§ 108. Mr. Langford-Holtasked the Minister of Supply what is the average age of cars used in the Government car pool.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussThe average age of cars in use by the Official Car Service on 1st May, 1950, was three years.
§ 112. Mr. Llewellynasked the Minister of Supply how many cars are pooled in the official car service; what is their annual cost; what is their annual petrol consumption; and what are the comparable figures for 1938.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussThe number of cars pooled in the Official Car Service varies according to requirements. The average number in use in London and the provinces during the year ended 31st March, 1950, was 573. The estimated annual cost was £383,000 and the annual petrol consumption 289,000 gallons. There are no comparable figures for 1938.