§ Mr. Woodallasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the amount per mile paid in car allowance to (a) officers above the rank of lieutenant-colonel and equivalent, (b) officers of rank of lieutenant-colonel and below and equivalent, (c) warrant officers and senior non-commissioned officers in all Services, (d) all other ranks in all Services, (e) nursing officers and welfare officers in all Services and (f) all civilians employed in all Services.
§ Dr. GilbertThere are four different rates of motor mileage allowance payable to members of Her Majesty's forces in the United Kingdom, and they apply equally to all ranks of the three Services. The rates and conditions of issue are as follows:
(a) Official Duty Rate
This rate is applicable when a private motor car is used on official duty journeys because official or public transport is either not available or not suitable. The current rates are:
Vehicles 501cc–1,000cc 10.6p per mile 1,001cc–1,750cc 12.3p per mile Over 1,750cc 13.4p per mile In addition, an allowance of 0.5p per mile is admissible for each official passenger.
(b) Public Transport Rate
This rate is applicable when an individual chooses for his own reasons to use his private vehicle on an official duty journey. It is based on an advantageous rate applicable to Service travel on public transport and is currently 5.2p per mile. An allowance of 0.5p per mile is admissible for each official passenger.
(c) Residence to Duty Rate
In certain circumstances assistance is given towards travelling expenses for journeys between residence and place of duty. A special rate of 4.1p per mile is payable when private cars are used, less a personal contribution of 25p per day towards the cost of such travel. No allowance is payable for passengers.
(d) Converted Leave Rate
This rate may be claimed in respect of leave journeys in lieu of a free travel warrant The rate is currently 3.3p per mile.
2. There are two rates of motor mileage allowance payable in the United Kingdom to all grades of civilians who use their private motor vehicles on official journeys. The rates and conditions of issue are:
537W(a) Standard Rate
This rate is identical with the Service official duty rate and is paid under the same general conditions.
(b) Public Transport Rate
This rate is applicable when a civilian chooses to use his private motor vehicle for an official journey which does not qualify for issue of the standard rate or where his insurance does not meet the requirements for paying that rate. The current rate is 5.9p per mile, plus the allowance of 0.5p per mile for each official passenger.
No motor mileage allowance is normally payable to a civilian for the journeys between his home and permanent duty station.
3. The rates of motor mileage allowance payable to Service personnel and MOD civilians stationed overseas vary according to conditions and costs prevailing in the overseas theatre.