HC Deb 16 May 1950 vol 475 c1010
70. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Secretary to the Treasury if he will now say what sum it is proposed to charge Ministers per mile for the private use of ministerial cars.

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Douglas Jay)

Yes, Sir; 1s. 1d. per mile.

Brigadier Clarke

Will the hon. Gentleman say whether that is an economic sum as a charge for ministerial cars?

Mr. Jay

Yes, Sir.