Article 5 Travel

A motor mileage allowance is payable to members.

The allowance is calculated by reference to the number of miles travelled, by private motor vehicle belonging to or leased by the member, on Assembly or constituency business.

The rate for the allowance is 50.1 pence per mile for the first 20,000 miles travelled annually, and 23.1p per mile thereafter.

A travel costs allowance is payable to a member who travels by public transport on Assembly or constituency business.

The allowance is equal to the actual cost incurred by the member in purchasing a ticket, whether first or other class, for the journey.