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Written question asked by Rachel Hopkins (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 April 2022. It was answered by Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 April 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office: Travel

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the total cost to the public purse of the (a) travel, (b) accommodation and (c) printing costs of the Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency’s visits to civil service offices across the country in the last (i) 7, (ii) 14, (iii) 21 and (iv) 28 days.

Answer

Since being appointed, the Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency has visited Glass Wharf, Bristol, on Friday 22 April. Travel was provided by the Government Car Service. No accommodation costs were incurred. Costs for printing in support of the visit were not outside that usually provided.

The Minister also regularly attends government offices within London for meetings as part of his duties. Travel is usually provided by the Government Car Service and printing costs did not materially differ from those usually incurred.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
160584
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Costs Civil service Offices Travel Cabinet Office Rees-Mogg, Jacob
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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