§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Minister for the Civil Service how often the allowances for civil servants travelling abroad on Government business are reviewed, particularly in the case of visits to countries experiencing a rate of inflation in excess of that currently being experienced in the United Kingdom.
§ Mrs. HartSubsistence allowances are normally reviewed every three years or so on the recommendations of a visiting Diplomatic Service Inspector. They are also reviewed between inspections where evidence from the post shows this to be justified by increases in the costs of hotels and meals.