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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Shutt of Greetland (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 December 2011.


Northern Ireland Office: Taxis and Cars

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, as part of the cuts due to the Northern Ireland Office's budget over the next two years, whether the arrangement for the provision of taxis and cars for staff will be resumed; and, if so, how, when, and by whom.
Answer

Northern Ireland Office staff may only claim the costs of taxis and/or cars in respect of journeys made for the purposes of official business. Any such payments must be authorised by the appropriate line manager. There are no plans to change this policy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14344; 733 c367-8WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Taxis Car allowances Northern Ireland Office
Link
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