LEAs have paid out petrol costs, I'm not aware of any reg that precludes them doing so. I ususlly suggest a mileage amount of 20p per mile - 50% of the inland revenues agreed business rate. One can determin the distance between the students home and their insitution by using the RAC route finder. www.rac.co.uk The LEA may still insist that they be sent petrol reciepts as well, as they need something on file. Bryan Jones, Manager, Disability Support Services & North London Regional Access Centre, Middlesex University Tel: 020 8411 5366 -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Emma J Price Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 10:34 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Petrol v taxi costs Dear all Is there anything in the regs that states whether the DSA can fund the petrol costs for a student with an adapted vehicle to and from uni? The LEA have offered to pay taxis, but not petrol. Thanks Emma ---------------------- Emma Price Disability Co-ordinator Equality and Diversity Department King's College London