HC Deb 18 October 1989 vol 158 cc118-9W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what charges were directed to the office of the Minister for the Civil Service in respect of providing transport for the Prime Minister in the financial year 1988–89.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The Ministry of Defence charges the Office of the Minister for the Civil Service for the use of defence facilities at rates which are calculated in accordance with the rules laid down by the Treasury. These rates are designed to ensure that no residual costs are carried on defence votes. During 1988–89, bills to the value of £519,000 were raised on OMCS.