Publication of senior officials' business expenses, hospitality and meetings with external organisations

In June 2009, the Cabinet Secretary announced that business expenses incurred by the most senior civil servants on official duty would be published for the first time. The move reflected the Civil Service's commitment to maximum transparency. All departments will publish, on a quarterly basis, details of expenses incurred and hospitality received by their most senior officials. In line with other Government departments, the Treasury is publishing information covering meetings its Permanent Secretaries have had with external organisations. This information will be published on a quarterly basis, starting with the period from October to December 2010