Help on Returning from Europe on Posting.

[Janto]

Lads and Ladies,

You have been very helpfull when I've asked previous questions on your trade but this one is boggling me.

I cant get to grips with my entitlement returning from Holland to Stafford.

I'm married with a young family (little girl) and we are all travelling back together. I was unsure of how to go about my travel arrangements so I posed to question to Gen Office staff (Joint Service).

I'm only entitled to Brunssum to Dusseldorf mileage, the trooper is classed as free so my journey into the UK I have to fund (I'm guessing this is right).

Then I'm entitled to claim mileage from Stanstead to Stafford and thats my lot.

So my questions are:

1. Can I claim mileage for myself, wife and daughter on both journey's?

2. What rate are we entitled to?

3. Can I claim the back the method I choose to travel with? i.e Ferry/Tunnel etc

I appreciate any assistance you can give me in my hour of need. This is a stress I can certainly do without as there are other pressing matters to deal with.

Thanks again.

Janto

[busbyboy]

Lads and Ladies,

You have been very helpfull when I've asked previous questions on your trade but this one is boggling me.

I cant get to grips with my entitlement returning from Holland to Stafford.

I'm married with a young family (little girl) and we are all travelling back together. I was unsure of how to go about my travel arrangements so I posed to question to Gen Office staff (Joint Service).

I'm only entitled to Brunssum to Dusseldorf mileage, the trooper is classed as free so my journey into the UK I have to fund (I'm guessing this is right).

Then I'm entitled to claim mileage from Stanstead to Stafford and thats my lot.

So my questions are:

1. Can I claim mileage for myself, wife and daughter on both journey's?

2. What rate are we entitled to?

3. Can I claim the back the method I choose to travel with? i.e Ferry/Tunnel etc

I appreciate any assistance you can give me in my hour of need. This is a stress I can certainly do without as there are other pressing matters to deal with.

Thanks again.

Janto

Re 1: You can claim for yourself + 2 passengers (3p for 1st and 2p for 2nd passenger per mile on top of your mileage)

Re 2: PTR - check RAFCOM website for latest (UK) rates - 0.262p per mile I believe (may change on 1 Aug 07).

http://www.rafcom.co.uk/pay_allowances/index_pay_allowances.cfm

Mileage rates will probably be different on the european leg due to duty free petrol coupons - check with the UKSU at Brunssum.

Re 3: I think you have answered this yourself. If the official method of travel is from Dusseldorf to Stansted, all you will get will be the mileage at either end.

[tommo9999]

All correct. Even though I'm at Rheindahlen, Brunssum is my PU, and what you have been told by them is correct. Hypothetical mileage claims for you and family from Brunssum - Dusseldorf and Stansted - Ned Duty Unit. Nothing else, so get the cheapest tunnel/ferry you can as you will pick up the cost yourself.

[Janto]

All correct. Even though I'm at Rheindahlen, Brunssum is my PU, and what you have been told by them is correct. Hypothetical mileage claims for you and family from Brunssum - Dusseldorf and Stansted - Ned Duty Unit. Nothing else, so get the cheapest tunnel/ferry you can as you will pick up the cost yourself.

Magic,

Thanks for confirming.

[tommo9999]

Question answered - Thread closed.