Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by George Mudie (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, on what date he last used a train in the course of his official duties. - (Holding answer 23 July 1999).

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment on what date he last used a train in the course of his official duties. [92648] Mr. Mudie: [holding answer 23 July 1999]: In accordance with the terms of the Ministerial Code, Ministers are required always to make efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. Trips in and around London, which account for the majority of my working week, will normally be made by Government Car. The last time I used a train in the course of my official duties was earlier this month when visiting Birmingham.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 92648; 336 c167-8W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Government departments Railways Ministers Travel Domestic visits Department for Education and Employment