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, if the expenditure by his Department on taxi fares in the last year has been audited; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Carmichael: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if the expenditure by her Department on taxi fares in the last year has been audited; and if she will make a statement. [53782] Ms Rosie Winterton: Expenditure on taxi fares is included in the expenditure figures published in the Department's accounts; these accounts are audited by the National Audit Office. In addition, the costs of staff travelling on duty are included in audit programmes conducted by the Department's internal auditors.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 53782; 386 c408W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Audit Fees and charges Expenditure Lord Chancellor's Department Taxis Travel
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk