§ 54. Mr. G. R. Straussasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the travelling expenses paid to civil servants for journeys inside Great Britain during the last month for which figures are available; and the corresponding figure for the same month the previous year.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI regret this information is not available and could not be obtained without an unjustifiable expenditure of official time.
§ 55. Mr. G. R. Straussasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what allowances are granted to Ministers and civil servants for the use of their private cars on official business.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerNo allowances are paid to Ministers who use their private cars on official business. The rates for civil servants, which are now under review, range from 2d. to 9d. a mile.