asked the Minister for Finance the level of mileage and subsistence allowances for each category in the public service for the past five years; when the last increase was given; and when the next increase will take place.
Written Answers. - Mileage and Subsistence Allowances.
76.
The rates of motor mileage and subsistence allowance applicable to civil servants in the last five years are set out in the tabular statements which are being circulated in the Official Report.
These rates were last revised with effect from (a) 1 January 1985 in the case of motor mileage and (b) 1 January 1986 in the case of subsistence. The subsistence allowances are due to be reviewed shortly.
Table 1: Motor Mileage Allowances (Pence per Mile)
|
1984 |
1985-88 |
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|
Miles |
Class I |
Class II |
Class III |
Class I |
Class II |
Class III |
|
1—2,000 |
40.10 |
45.70 |
52.70 |
43.40 |
49.50 |
57.50 |
|
2,001—4,000 |
44.00 |
50.20 |
57.80 |
47.50 |
54.25 |
63.10 |
|
4,001—6,000 |
24.60 |
27.50 |
31.00 |
26.30 |
29.75 |
33.55 |
|
6,001—8,000 |
23.30 |
26.00 |
29.30 |
24.95 |
27.65 |
31.60 |
|
8,001—12,000 |
20.70 |
23.00 |
25.80 |
22.20 |
24.50 |
27.73 |
|
12,001 Plus |
18.10 |
20.00 |
22.40 |
19.45 |
21.35 |
24.35 |
Note: Classes I, II and III above refer to vehicles of (a) under 10 HP, (b) between 10 and 12 HP, and (c) 12 HP and over respectively.
Table 2: Rates of Subsistence Allowance
|
Class |
Overnight Allowance |
Day Allowance |
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|
Under 10 Hours |
Over 10 Hours |
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|
1984 |
1985 |
1986-88 |
1984 |
1985 |
1986-88 |
1984 |
1985 |
1986-88 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
A |
35.77 |
37.84 |
41.38 |
5.14 |
5.54 |
5.54 |
12.59 |
13.56 |
13.56 |
|
B |
32.15 |
34.01 |
37.19 |
5.14 |
5.54 |
5.54 |
12.59 |
13.56 |
13.56 |
|
C |
26.89 |
28.45 |
31.11 |
5.14 |
5.54 |
5.54 |
12.59 |
13.56 |
13.56 |
|
D |
23.25 |
24.60 |
26.90 |
4.70 |
5.06 |
5.06 |
9.51 |
10.24 |
10.24 |
|
E |
19.05 |
20.15 |
22.03 |
4.70 |
5.06 |
5.06 |
9.51 |
10.24 |
10.24 |