§ Lord Hoyleasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Falconer of Thornton on 28 July, what weighting is given in purchasing of cars towards those manufactured in this country. [HL3793]
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§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonResponsibility for this matter has been delegated under the terms of the Framework Document to the Government Car and Despatch Agency. I have asked the Chief Executive, Mr Nick Matheson, to write to the noble Lord.
Letter from Mr Nick Matheson, Chief Executive, to Lord Hoyle:
"Lord Falconer of Thoroton, Minister of State at the Cabinet Office, has asked me in my capacity as the Chief Executive responsible for the Government Car and Despatch Agency to reply to your Parliamentary Question about the weighting given to purchasing cars manufactured in this country.
In establishing whether a particular car is suitable for use by the Government Car Service I have to be satisfied that I am achieving value for money, that I meet the guidelines set by the Prime Minister and that I comply with European Union procurement regulations. I cannot favour one manufacturer over another purely on the grounds of the country of manufacture of a particular vehicle."
§ Lord Hoyleasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Falconer of Thoroton on 6th July (WA 148,) which of the cars listed are supplied to the Northern Ireland Office by the Government Car and Despatch Agency for the use of Ministers and senior officials; and whether they will list the number, type and make of each car. [HL3315]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonI refer the noble Lord to my answer of 24 July 2000 (col.WA 16.)