Information Released in Response to an FOI Request
| Title | Ministerial journeys made by Mr Tom McCabe and Mr Tavish Scott |
| Description | Details of all Ministerial journeys made by Mr Tom McCabe and Mr Tavish Scott by car since 1999 |
| Publication Date | September 16, 2005 |
| Charge | Free. |
Details of all Ministerial journeys made by Mr Tom McCabe and Mr Tavish Scott by car since 1999
The data we hold is set out in the three PDF documents attached above.
1. Self Drive: This table provides details of the claims made by Mr McCabe for travelling on official business using his own car. No claims of this type have been made by Mr Scott.
2. Chauffeur Driven (Mr McCabe): This table provides details of car journeys organised by the Government Car Service (Scotland). It includes journeys made by Mr McCabe and those carrying his official documents.
3. Chauffeur Driven (Mr Scott): This table provides details of car journeys organised by the Government Car Service (Scotland). It includes journeys made by Mr Scott and those carrying his official documents.
The information provided in PDF 2 and 3 has been extracted from the Government Car Service scheduling software. As this software is used to provide basic instructions to the driver it is purged on a regular basis to allow the software to operate at its maximum efficiency. Therefore, the information currently held covers the period back to 1st April 2004.
The operation of the Government Car Service in Scotland (GCS) is consistent with UK guidance on use of official cars issued in May 1997. GCS provides/arranges transport for a wide range of customers, including Scottish Ministers, Ministers of UK Government Departments when in Scotland, some senior officials at the Scottish Executive, visiting dignitaries, and where necessary the transportation of official documents. Ministers use public transport and walk to engagements wherever possible and value for money is always our priority. Arrangements for travel are made to support the efficient conduct of Government business; and provide a safe and secure environment for both the passenger and official documents.