§ Mr. EffordTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what plans she has to review the mileage rates paid to civil service staff who use their own cars to carry out contractual duties, with particular reference to bringing these rates in line with the Inland Revenue's fixed profit car scheme. [131345]
§ Mr. StringerMotor mileage rates for civil servants who use their own cars on official business are not set centrally. Departments and agencies have delegated authority to reimburse the expenses incurred by their own staff in connection with their employment.