Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947

Travelling Expenses.

A sum representing the amount of third-class railway fare or first-class steamer fare between the place of meeting and the ordinary place of residence of the member of the council, committee or sub-committee. In so far as there is no railway service but a public service by some other means of transport is available, the amount of the fare by such other means of transport, and in so far as there is no railway or other public means of transport, the cost of a hired conveyance if such cost is approved by the council.