HC Deb 16 October 1995 vol 264 cc47-8W
Dr. Lynne Jones

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what rates of travel allowance may be claimed by civil servants in his Department when using their vehicles for official business. [36357]

Mr. Horam

The current rates of travel allowance which may be claimed by civil servants in the Cabinet Office, the Office of Public Service and its agencies, Her Majesty's Stationery Office and the Central Office of Information, are listed. The rates payable in the Cabinet Office, including the Office of Public Service, are being reviewed.

Cabinet office, OPS and agencies

Motor Cars
Miles travelled in a financial year Up to 1500 cc 1501–2000 cc Over 2000 cc
Standard rate mileage
First 5,000 35.7p 42p 46p
Over 5,000 18p 22p 30p
Public transport rate 23p per mile
Motor Cycles
Miles travelled in a financial year Up to 125 cc Over 125 cc
First 4,000 miles
Third Party Insurance 14.6p 22. 1p
Comprehensive Insurance 16.2p 25.3p
Over 4000 miles (all) 6.1p 9p
Pedal cycles 6p per mile

COI

  • Motor Cars
  • Standard Rate Mileage—37p per mile up to 4,000 miles in a year and 21p thereafter.
  • Public Transport Rate—23.8p per mile.

Motor Cycles
Miles travelled in a financial year Up to 125 cc Over 125 cc
Up to 4,000 14.5p 22.8p
Over 4,000 6.2p 9.0p
Pedal Cycles 6.2p per mile

HMSO

  • Motor cars
  • Unified Rate—38p up to 4,000 miles and 21p thereafter.
  • Public Transport Rate—25p (up to 20,000 miles)

Motor Cycles
Miles travelled in a financial year Up to 125cc Over 125cc
First 4,000 miles
Third Party Insurance 14.5p 22.8p
Comprehensive Insurance 17.2p 26.8p
Over 4,000 miles (all) 6.2p 9p
Pedal Cycles 6.4p per mile

Dr. Lynne Jones

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list the total cost of travel expenses claimed by civil servants using their own vehicles for official business in each of the last five years in his Department; and what would have been the saving in the last year if the maximum rate that could be claimed was set at the lowest rate. [36358]

Mr. Horam

This information is not available in the form requested and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.