Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 4 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 2002. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 18 March 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what his policy is on the payment of relocation expenses to staff in his Department.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what his policy is on the payment of relocation expenses to staff in his Department. [41025] Angela Eagle: Home Office policy is consistent with section 8 of the Civil Service Management Code which sets out the conditions under which Departments and agencies may provide for the reimbursement of relocation expenses to staff who are subject to permanent and compulsory transfers. Relocation terms must be cost effective compared with the alternatives and the level of reimbursement must reflect the reasonable additional costs necessarily incurred. The details of the Department's policy are set out in the Transfer Manual and the Permanent Transfer Guide.

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