Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 2008.

Northern Ireland Office: Transport

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon) on 11 November (WA 123), what instructions have been issued in the past five years to staff of the Northern Ireland Office about the use of taxis; and

Answer: In September 2007, the Northern Ireland Office issued specific guidance to staff on the use of all forms of road transport, including taxis. This guidance directed that staff should travel by the most efficient means possible and that public transport followed by private vehicle ranked as the most economic. Only where possible public transport or a private car is not practical due to cost, timetable restrictions or security may staff use taxis. The September 2007 guidance also stated that where possible staff should share vehicles.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 705 c253-4WA; 6362
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Northern Ireland Office: Taxis
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Cars Car sharing Civil servants Public transport Taxis Travel Northern Ireland Office
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk