§ Mr. Swinglerasked the Postmaster-General how many motor vehicles are owned by the Post Office; what is their value; and what is the present weekly consumption of petrol.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingThe number of Post Office motor vehicles in service at 31st March last was 23,605, including 440 motor cycles; the estimated value of this fleet was£4,250,000, based on prime cost less depreciation; and the average weekly consumption of petrol during the quarter ended 31st March last was 264,000 gallons. In addition, the Post Office owned 778 new motor vehicles, including 180 motor cycles, which will be absorbed into service within the next three months as replacements or for additional work. The total value of these new vehicles is about£260,000.