§ Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish in the Official Report the mileage allowance granted to civil servants in his Department and those institutions, offices and research establishments for which he is responsible, respectively, indicating variations for the different grades of seniority and type of car permitted.
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§ Mr. William RossThe standard rate of motor mileage allowance payable to an officer who uses his private car on official business depends on the engine capacity of the car and is not affected by the seniority of the officer. The current standard rates applicable in the civil service are shown in the table below:
Engine capacity Rate of allowance per mile More than 500 c.c. but less than 1001 c.c. 7.9p 1001 c.c. to 1750 c.c. 9.4p Over 1750 c.c. 10.2p A public transport rate of 3.7p per mile may apply where conditions for payment of the standard rate are not met. Civil Service rates normally apply in the other bodies covered by the Question but I will arrange for the hon. Member to be informed of any exceptions.