§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer in what circumstances Government Departments are willing to pay reasonable travelling expenses for applicants to attend job or recruitment board interviews; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaplesIndividual Departments and agencies are responsible for over 90 per cent. of all civil service436W recruitment, and they determine their own policies regarding the reimbursement of candidates' travel expenses in such cases. For centrally administered recruitment, allowable expenses in excess of £5 are refundable, provided the total cost exceeds £6—that is, refunds of less than £1 are not payable.