§ 4. Mr. Digbyasked the Minister of Supply the number of motor cars ordered by the Service Departments and other Government Departments, respectively, during the last 12 months; how many 257 have been delivered; and what priority has been given to these orders over holders of licences under the former priority system and members of the general public.
§ Mr. WilmotThe numbers are 181 and 3,889 respectively, of which 22 and 1,402 have been delivered. Government orders are not given priority.
§ Mr. DigbyIs it not a fact that Government Departments get the cars almost immediately after they order them, whereas ordinary citizens have to wait something up to two years?
§ Mr. WilmotThe facts are not as the hon. Member says, as he will see if he studies the figures in the answer.