HC Deb 12 February 1998 vol 306 c331W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the cost of(a) Ministerial cars and drivers and (b) the Department's bill for taxis in (i) 1995–96, (ii) 1996–97, (iii) 1997–98 to date and (iv) 1997–98 full year. [27736]

Mr. Ron Davies

[holding answer 5 February 1998]: The cost of Ministerial cars and drivers in my Department is as follows:

  • 1995–96: £183,778
  • 1996–97: £196,868
  • 1997–98: £165,115 (to date)
  • 1997–98: £203,900 (estimate).

The information relating to the cost of taxis in my Department is not held centrally.