§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many of the vehicles due for replacement by(a) his Department and (b) bodies listed in National Asset Register in (i) 1998–99, (ii) 1999–2000 and (iii) 2000–01 will be replaced by vehicles using (1) petrol, (2) diesel, (3) natural gas, (4) electric batteries and (5) other. [52628]
§ Ms Jowell[holding answer 28 July 1998]: It is not possible to provide the information requested as each case is considered, on merit, at the time of replacement. Each replacement must be justified and economic and environmental factors will be taken into account by the Department.