So, are we also saying that we will be subject to this madness for the trips to the Abbey Wood Gin Place ? So, away for the night, £20 overnight rate (-£2.70 travel element which is rarely used). So what will lunch be capped at, about a fiver at my guess, lets have a think which f@cking Happy Meal we'll be choosing then. Don't forget the receipt mind ! So on to the evening meal, about £12 left, slap up feast on the cards (not), washed down by a jug of tap water, as your civil service colleague quaffs his bottle of Chateau-neuf-de-pape across the table.
It's public money though, I don't expect to live it up on the taxpayer (well not if they know about it), but I do want to be treated fairly and equitably. So, why has the £20 overnight rate been the same for at least the last 10 years ?
Oh, and good point about the softies, woe betide anyone who submits a receipt for a pint of Old Dog Bolter for £2.80, however, a large diet coke for £3.00, no problem sir !
Safety_Helmut