§ Mr. Lawasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many Admiralty staff now use Government cars in London; and whether he is satisfied that full use is made of public transport.
Mr. DugdaleAdmiralty staff in London may use official cars only if public transport is not available, or for special reasons is unsuitable, or is so uneconomical in time as to justify the use of an official car. The total number of cars now in use is 16—of which two are for the use of the First Lord and First Sea Lord. The number of staff using the remainder varies with requirements. I am satisfied that full use is made of public transport.