HC Deb 04 June 1998 vol 313 cc326-7W
Mr. Stunell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total real terms value of(a) staff car mileage claims paid and (b) staff rail fares paid; and what was the total amount of staff car mileage for which reimbursement was made and the percentage change year on year, for each year since 1989–90. [44083]

Mrs. Liddell

The real terms value of Treasury staff travel is:

Staff car mileage costs £000 Staff UK rail/air fares £000 Staff car mileage
1995–96 8 153 n/a
1996–97 6 135 n/a
1997–98 6 89 7,841

Figures for years prior to 1995 are in summary form and a breakdown at the level required could be provided only at disproportionate cost.