§ Mr. Geraint Morganasked the Secretary of State 1:or the Environment what mileage allowances are paid to officers of the water authorities in respect of car journeys made by them in the course of their duties.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe rate of car allowances for water authority employees is the subject of national agreements negotiated between the employers and the unions concerned. The Government are not party to these matters, but I understand that the current agreement provides for the following rates of allowances:
A: Regular User Class Annual Lump Sum Allowance £ pa Mileage Allowance p/mile *Excess Depreciation Rate p/mile up to l000cc 660 7.87 4.60 1001–1300cc 744 8.38 5.47 1301–1600cc 960 9.95 7.46 1601–2000cc 1,056 10.86 8.24 2001cc and over 1,416 12.87 11.54 * Paid in addition to mileage allowance for each mile in excess of 6,000 miles in any year.
B: Casual User Class Up to 3,000 miles pa rate p/mile Over 3,000 miles pa rate p/mile up to l000cc 21.18 7.87 1001–1300cc 23.23 8.38 1301–1600cc 29.10 9.95 1601–2OOOcc 31.91 10.86 2001cc and over 41.26 12.87