Ministers and Senior Civil Servants: Travel
The question
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Government's policy is on the use (a) first class and (b) business class travel by (i) Ministers, (ii) special advisers and (iii) senior civil servants.
Answered by Ellie Reeves
The Government's policy is that all travel must be efficient and cost-effective. This principle is long-established and has been in place under successive administrations. Where applicable, this principle is expanded upon in the relevant code of conduct and individual departmental policies on travel and expenses.
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