Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Thursday, 28 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 February 2010. It was answered by Jonathan Shaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Departmental Travel

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if she will publish the travel guidance issued to staff of her Department's agencies and non-departmental public bodies.

Answer: The DWP has a detailed travel policy which seeks to promote consistent and best value use of transport options by its staff. It is made available to all staff through its intranet site.This policy is currently under review, however the full text of existing policy has been placed in the Library along with details relating to the Department's agencies and non-departmental public bodies.The following non-departmental public bodies follow the Department for Work and Pensions travel guidance:"Disability Living Allowance Advisory Board""Equality 2025""Industrial Injuries Advisory Council""Pensions Ombudsman""Pensions Protection Fund Ombudsman""Social Security Advisory Committee."

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 507 c868-9W; 314929
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2010-0723
Monday, 15 March 2010
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Department for Work and Pensions Travel
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