§ Mr. Emrys Robertsasked the Secretary of State for War how many Army officers serving in London are brought from their residences to their offices and taken home again by official service cars; what are the ranks of such officers; how 306W many cars are used for such purposes; and what is the total amount of petrol consumed annually in such journeys.
§ Mr. ShinwellOne Field-Marshal, two Generals and three Lieutenant-Generals are conveyed between their homes and their offices in London by official cars. Of the six cars used for this purpose five are pool cars which are available at other times for general use. The total amount of petrol consumed annually in such journeys would vary according to the number of days on which the officers concerned are away visiting troops, etc.; it is, however, estimated to be approximately 1,800 gallons.