HC Deb 16 April 1947 vol 436 c18W
68. Mr. Amory

asked the Secretary of State for Air why his lands officers have to be driven about by civilian drivers; and whether, in the interests of manpower economy, he will terminate this practice and authorise such officers to drive themselves.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

In order to save their time and to increase their efficiency, the lands officers of my Ministry do much of their travelling by road. It is usually possible for a number of officers going to different places to share a car. The Ministry, therefore, provide one car, of course with a driver, for every five of these officers. I am satisfied that this plan saves cars and petrol and is, therefore, in the national interest.