§ 46. Mr. Lewisasked the Prime Minister how many Ministerial cars were used to convey Members of Her Majesty's Government to Chequers on Saturday, 23rd February; and how many drivers were employed on these journeys.
§ The Prime MinisterI have nothing to add to the Answer I gave on 28th February.
§ Mr. LewisIs the Prime Minister aware that he gave no information in that reply and that he has not given any information in this reply either? How many cars were used? How many drivers were employed? How much petrol was used in the seven cars? If seven cars were not used, can the right hon. Gentleman give the number?
§ The Prime MinisterI think that on the whole the House will regard these as somewhat frivolous questions, and I do not think that I should be asked to answer them. However, I will say for the hon. Member's information that, strange as it may appear in the light of recent newspaper revelations, the Foreign Secretary and I travelled down to Chequers in the same car.
§ Mr. LewisIs the Prime Minister aware that these are not frivolous questions at a time when commercial travellers are being prevented from earning their living in order to supply seven cars and seven quantities of petrol, when, in fact, one car would have sufficed?