§ Mr. PearsonTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will list for her Department and its agencies the approved list of manufacturers of(a) cars and (b) commercial vehicles; and if she will make a statement on her Department's leasing and purchasing policy. [128983]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyThe make and model of car which the Government Car Service (GCS) can offer to Ministers, senior officials and other approved customers are set out in the Prime Minister's guidance on ministerial travel. Currently, GCS can offer the following cars:
Make Model Ford Mondeo Jaguar Sovereign, Daimler Nissan Primera Rover R45 Vauxhall Omega, Vectra Other than for the GCS, my Department does not operate approved lists of cars or commercial vehicles. Purchase, or leasing, decisions are taken on the basis of best value for money based on while life costs.