Written question asked by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Thursday, 18 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 March 2010. It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 25 March 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Rail Travel

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his policy is on the class of fare to be used by officers of the rank of general and equivalent on rail journeys.

Answer: Officers who hold the paid rank of OF3 (Lieutenant Commander, Major or Squadron Leader) and above, when travelling on duty, are entitled to travel first class.However, restrictions are currently in place and regardless of entitlement, rail travel should be standard class, not first class. The exception, to be authorised by line managers, is if by booking ahead a first class fare can be obtained for less than the flexible standard fare.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 508 c414W; 323644
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Armed Forces: Travel
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Armed forces Railways
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