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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 February 1999. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Monday, 15 February 1999 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will list the mileage rates currently applicable to staff, indicating what changes have been made to encourage staff to switch from cars to public transport and other less polluting forms of travel. - Inc tables.
Answer

Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the mileage rates currently applicable to staff, indicating what changes have been made to encourage staff to switch from cars to public transport and other less polluting forms of travel. [70960] Mr. Michael: The Welsh Office rates of mileage are as follows: Pence per mile _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Cars with engine capacity Up to 1500cc 1501cc-2000cc Over 2000cc Up to 4,000 miles 35 45 48 Over 4,000 miles 20 25 32 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. The over 2000cc rate has been frozen at the rates shown for the previous two financial years to reflect Departmental policy on green housekeeping. Pence per mile _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Motorcycles Up to 125cc Over 125cc Up to 4,000 miles 14.6 22.1 Over 4,000 miles 6.1 9.0 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Rates reflect third party fire and theft insurance. A higher rate may be claimable when officers are able to obtain comprehensive insurance cover, as follows: Higher rates _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Pence per mile Pence per mile Up to 4,000 miles 16.2 25.3 Over 4,000 miles 6.1 9.0 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Pedal Cycles: 6.0 pence per mile Public Transport Rate: 23.8 pence per mile. The Welsh Office green transport plan will be announced in March. It will contain further measures to encourage staff to use greener forms of travel.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
325 c562-3W;325 c564-5W; 70960
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Civil servants Government departments Public transport Pollution control Travel Welsh Office Mileage allowances
Contains statistics
Yes