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8.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), when main meals (ie a full breakfast, lunch or dinner) are taken on trains during a period for which there is entitlement to subsistence allowance under paragraph 6(1)(a), the reasonable cost of the meals (including VAT), may be reimbursed in full, within the limits specified in sub-paragraph (2).
(2) The limitations of reimbursement are—
(a)absence of more than 4 but not more than 8 hours, the cost of 1 main meal;
(b)absence of more than 8 hours but not more than 12 hours, the cost of 2 main meals;
(c)absence of more than 12 hours, the cost of 3 main meals.
(3) Where the cost of meals taken on trains is reimbursed, the rate of subsistence allowance under paragraph 6(1)(a) for that period of duty shall not exceed the maximum payable if the period of absence from the usual place of residence were reduced by 4 hours in respect of each meal taken.
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