Transport written question – answered at on 13 December 2010.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what cost-benefit analysis his Department has undertaken of the provision of (a) first and (b) standard class rail travel for its senior civil servants when travelling by rail in an official capacity on journeys of one hour or more; and whether he has assessed the type of work which such officials can undertake in each class of travel.
No cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by the Department for Transport of the provision of first and standard class rail travel for its senior civil servants when travelling for official purposes, or the type of work which can be undertaken in each class of travel.
Senior civil servants are permitted to travel first class depending on business need and whether the additional expenditure is justified. Earlier this year the Department issued guidance to staff about reducing travel costs. Staff should use the cheapest means possible when travelling. If travelling by rail, standard class should be used unless, exceptionally, first class is cheaper. Rail tickets should also be bought in advance where possible to achieve the best deals.
Further reminders were issued emphasising the importance of information security when work is undertaken in public places, including when travelling by rail.
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