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<p>The FCO is by definition a global organisation which uses travel as an essential
part of its role.</p><p>FCO Policy is that public transport should be used whenever
possible. All FCO staff are directed to use standard class for rail travel unless
there are exceptional circumstances. Prior line management approval must be given.</p><p>FCO
staff travelling by air are required to book the lowest standard fare possible, subject
to budget holder approval. FCO officials may fly business class only if the flight
is ten hours or longer, or on flights of more than 5 hours in exceptional circumstances.</p><p>The
FCO's expenditure on taxi, First class rail and Business class air travel is detailed
in the table below. The figures on First class rail and Business class represent travel
booked through the Government's nominated travel agency.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Financial
Year</p></td><td><p>Taxi Travel</p></td><td><p>First Class Rail Travel</p></td><td><p>Business
Class Air Travel</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010/11</p></td><td><p>£0.3m</p></td><td><p>£38,081</p></td><td><p>£4.8m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011/12</p></td><td><p>£0.3m</p></td><td><p>£24,455</p></td><td><p>£5.2m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>£0.3m</p></td><td><p>£19,724</p></td><td><p>£6.1m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>£1.4m</p></td><td><p>£1,590</p></td><td><p>£5.4m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014/15</p></td><td><p>£1.3m</p></td><td><p>£3,057</p></td><td><p>£4.5m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>£1.7m</p></td><td><p>£2,597</p></td><td><p>£4.6m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>£1.5m</p></td><td><p>£142</p></td><td><p>£3.3m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p>£1.4m</p></td><td><p>£0</p></td><td><p>£5.7m</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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