HC Deb 15 May 1950 vol 475 c117W
108. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the Minister of Supply what is the average age of cars used in the Government car pool.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

The average age of cars in use by the Official Car Service on 1st May, 1950, was three years.

112. Mr. Llewellyn

asked 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. Strauss

The 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.