HC Deb 02 May 1950 vol 474 c1578
70. Mr. Marples

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what number of Government official motor cars were in use on 31st March, 1950; and what is the percentage increase over the motor cars in use on 31st March, 1939.

Mr. Jay

The number of official motor cars in use in the United Kingdom on 31st March, 1950, excluding those used by the three Defence Services, was 5,472. The corresponding figure for 1st July, 1948, was 6,470. I am sorry that there is no record of the number of motor cars in use on 31st December. 1939