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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2015 (named day). It was answered by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2015 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Department for International Development: Travel

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many (a) civil servants and (b) special advisers in her Department are entitled to the use of a (i) car with a dedicated driver, (ii) car from the Government car pool and (iii) taxi ordered through a departmental account.

Answer

Civil servants, including special advisers, may use a taxi or Government car in properly defined circumstances. Information about the use of taxis and Government cars for the most senior civil servants is published on a quarterly basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5744
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Department for International Development Taxis Official cars
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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