§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what has been the cost of ministerial transport in each of the past five years; what allowance has been paid560W to Ministers who use their own vehicles; and what has been the cost in each of the past five years. [40734]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansThe total cost, excluding VAT, of ministerial transport provided from the government car service and under private contract for the financial years:
- 1990–91: £165,724
- 1991–92: £178,982
- 1992–93: £272,524
- 1993–94: £349,520
- 1994–95: £362,167
These figures reflect structural and ministerial changes within the Department resulting from machinery of government changes. Ministers who use their own vehicles on official business are entitled to claim the standard motor mileage allowance, which currently ranges from 19p to 46p depending on engine size and distance travelled. A breakdown of such claims could be provided only at disproportionate cost.