§ Mr. Currieasked the Minister of Public Building and Works (1) how many Government motor cars and drivers are now allocated for the use of Ministers and Junior Ministers; and whether, in the interests of economy, he will reduce the number;
(2) how many Government motor cars and drivers are now allocated for the use of civil servants; and whether, in the interests of economy, he will direct that this number be reduced.
§ Mr. MellishA total of 184 cars is provided by the Government Car Service in London for conveying Ministers and senior civil servants. These cars are required solely in order to facilitate the prompt handling of official business and I am satisfied that the number could not be reduced without disproportionate loss of efficiency.