Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Monday, 27 September 2010.

Northern Ireland Office: Taxis

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much the Northern Ireland Office spent on taxis in March of each of the last two years.

Answer: Comparable figures for the department as it is now configured are not available following the completion of devolution on 12 April 2010. However, the invoiced expenditure on taxi fares for the period from 12 April 2010 to 31 July 2010 for the Northern Ireland Office (NIO), excluding its Executive NDPB, is £3,587. These figures exclude taxi fares paid by employees and reimbursed as miscellaneous expenses. These costs can only be provided at disproportionate cost. The NIO keeps the cost of travel on official business under regular review. Departmental guidance requires all staff to use the most efficient means of transport.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1894; 720 c511-2WA
Session: 2010-12
Notes: Answer received between Tuesday 31 August and Monday 6 September 2010.
Subjects: Expenditure Taxis Northern Ireland Office
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk