Oral Answers to Questions — Government Departments. – in the House of Commons at on 8 May 1924.
Mr Frank Briant
, Lambeth North
asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what class railway travelling is allowed to civil servants whilst on official duties?
Mr. GRAHAM:
The class of railway travel allowed to civil servants whilst on official duty depends on salary, and status. As a general rule first-class travelling is allowed (a) to officers on scales of salary rising to not less than £500 (exclusive of bonus); (b) to officers whose actual salary exceeds £400 or in some cases £350 (exclusive of bonus); (c) to temporary officers whose actual salary exceeds £450 (inclusive).
Commander Hon. Joseph Kenworthy
, Kingston upon Hull Central
Why is it that the poorly paid officers are only allowed third-class fares, while the rich officials are allowed first-class fares?
