To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what guidance the Cabinet Office has issued on the provision of housing allowances for second homes as remuneration to staff in (a) the Civil Service and (b) non-departmental public bodies. (249919)

The rules and guidance for Departments on civil servants' pay and allowances are set out in the Civil Service Management Code. General guidance on terms and conditions for NDPB staff is set out in the Cabinet Office publication “Public Bodies: A Guide for Departments” and in the HM Treasury publication “Managing Public Money”. Copies of all publications are available in the Library of the House.