Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 29 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 2002. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 May 2002 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what criteria have to be met in order for a taxi journey by the Lord Chancellor to be paid for from public funds.

Answer: Mr. Carmichael: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what criteria have to be met in order for a taxi journey by the Lord Chancellor to be paid for from public funds. [53817] Ms Rosie Winterton: In common with Ministers in other Departments, the Lord Chancellor normally uses a car provided through the Government Car Service and it would be exceptional for him to use a taxi for official business. A taxi might be used, and costs paid for from public funds, where a ministerial car was not available and considerations of urgency and security precluded the use of other means of transport.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 53817; 386 c407W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Fees and charges Public expenditure Lord Chancellor's Department Taxis Travel Irvine of Lairg, Lord
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