Written questions

Motorcycles: Mileage Allowances

Lords · Question HL1146 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 6 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by The Lord Bishop of Chester

To ask His Majesty's Government why they increased the mileage rate for the first 10,000 business miles from £0.45 to £0.55 for cars but left it unchanged for motorcycles; and whether they plan to ensure parity of treatment.

Answer

Answered by Lord Livermore, 6 Jul 2026

Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) are used by employers to reimburse an employee's expenses for business mileage in their private vehicle tax free. In March, the Government announced a review of approved mileage rates, recognising that motoring ...