§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many vehicles he and his Ministers have access to, broken down by vehicle type; what the annual operating costs were in each of the last three financial years; how much it costs to convert a car so it is suitable for a Government Minister; and if he will make a statement. [72497]
§ Mr. Lammy[holding answer 23 July 2002]: The Department's Ministers currently have access to six cars:
- 1 Vauxhall Omega
- 1 Nissan Primera
- 2 Rover 45s
- 2 Ford Mondeos
The total operating costs for Ministerial cars in the last three financial years were:
- 2001–2002: £318,000
- 2000–2001: £315,000
- 1999–2000: £306,000
To make cars suitable for Government Ministers, the only modification required is to fit additional reading lights at a cost of £245 per vehicle.