HC Deb 19 May 1998 vol 312 c344W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of his Department's vehicles use(a) liquid petroleum gas and (b) compressed natural gas. [42067]

Mr. Morley

At present, this Department does not have any vehicles which run on liquid petroleum gas or compressed natural gas.

Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to convert his vehicle fleet to(a) liquid petroleum gas and (b) compressed natural gas. [42068]

Mr. Morley

It would not be a viable option for this Department to convert its existing fleet to liquid petroleum gas or compressed natural gas because the vehicles are predominantly diesel-powered and not readily capable of conversion. But, in future (and as the existing fleet falls due for replacement) consideration will be given to the use of LPG fuelled vehicles where it is appropriate to do so.