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Food expenses for a trip to the tribunal?
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Would it be reasonable to claim £4.75 to buy a meal for being away from home for more than 5 hours?
Don't rely on it and rather than risk paying for a meal you can't afford do as the others have suggested and take some sarnies with you.
Mine is not the same situation at all but I ocassionally work 12 hour days (I have an odd job) and although food is provided my gluten free food is often overlooked. Rather than stress about not eating (and falling over due to sugar levels) I now just take GF sandwiches and some crackers or biscuits with me then I don't have to panic.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
Can you claim food expenses for a trip to the tribunal?
If you are away long enough you can.
sourceLiving expenses
If you are away from home for more than 5 hours and you have to buy a meal, you can claim £4.75.
If you are away for more than 10 hours and you have to pay for two meals, you can claim £9.30.
obviously keep receipts etc etc.[greenhighlight]but it matters when the most senior politician in the land is happy to use language and examples that are simply not true.
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The impact of this is to stigmatise people on benefits,
and we should be deeply worried about that[/redtitle](house of lords debate, talking about Cameron)0 -
scottnsharon wrote: »Please keep your receipt and give it a go if you are genuinely struggling moneywise and feel entitled...... you never know mate. Best of luck and let us know how the tribunal goes:)
Yep genuine reply, but !!!!!! doesn't it make sense to take your normal meal with you, ok, a packed substitute, rather than eat the straw that MAcD or similar produce? even if it is free. Which it isn't, other's pay for it.
It also reduces the risk of being labled a scrounger:AI like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
Of Course it makes sense Cyclonebri1, but this particular gentleman/lady has been advised of this many many times on this and another thread on which the same replies were given...:think:0
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Don't rely on it and rather than risk paying for a meal you can't afford do as the others have suggested and take some sarnies with you.
Mine is not the same situation at all but I ocassionally work 12 hour days (I have an odd job) and although food is provided my gluten free food is often overlooked. Rather than stress about not eating (and falling over due to sugar levels) I now just take GF sandwiches and some crackers or biscuits with me then I don't have to panic.
I don't think i've seen people eating sandwiches in the high street but i see lots of people eating in cafe windows.0 -
I don't think i've seen people eating sandwiches in the high street but i see lots of people eating in cafe windows.
Seriously? Seeing people eat sandwiches is a regular occurrence to me. Sit on a park bench and eat it. Don't see why you are so insistent on getting a free meal. Life isn't free.~
Heaven's heard me calling. The stars have all aligned.0 -
????? !!!!!! is that all you got to worry about?Loyal to those deserving!!.0
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Thanks for that cit_k at post #14
I think i didn't notice it in the quotes yesterday. Multiquote doesn't seem to work so I'm copying and pasting it directly from post #14. Here it is again...
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Living expenses
If you are away from home for more than 5 hours and you have to buy a meal, you can claim £4.75.
If you are away for more than 10 hours and you have to pay for two meals, you can claim £9.30.
http://www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/courts-and-tribunals/tribunals/sscs/expenses.htm0 -
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Mine is not the same situation at all but I ocassionally work 12 hour days (I have an odd job) and although food is provided my gluten free food is often overlooked. QUOTE]
I have the same problem. Many times the gluten free option is the salad.....and that's it. 2 pieces of lettuce and a tomato0
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