HC Deb 21 November 1951 vol 494 c366
28. Mr. Anthony Fell

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what reductions he is making in the number of official cars attached to the headquarters of the Post Office Department.

34. Air Commodore A. V. Harvey

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General how many official cars are now available in the pool at headquarters; and what reductions have been made in the past month.

Mr. Gammans

The headquarters pool of cars has been reduced from 14 to nine.

Mr. Fell

Is my hon. Friend aware that his action in bringing about this considerable saving will be highly thought of throughout the country, and that it shows that this Government are going to do this job quickly?

Air Commodore Harvey

Is my hon. Friend aware that these reductions could probably have been made months or even, years ago?

Mr. Woodburn

Would the hon. Gentleman take careful note of the amount of time wasted by officials through immobility?

Mr. Gammans

I can assure the right hon. Gentleman that this reduction would not have been made if it had led to any reduction in efficiency. The reduction has taken place by the pooling of cars, including the pooling of the car previously used by the Postmaster-General.