§ Mr. A. Lewisasked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many official cars were in use to take members of Her Majesty's Government to a dinner in the West End recently to celebrate the winding-up of the Municipal Reform Association; who used these cars; and for how long they were engaged on this business.
§ Mr. RipponFour official cars were used to take members of Her Majesty's Government to the dinner of the London Municipal Society on Wednesday, 20th November. These cars were used by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Chancellor of the Duchy of 151W Lancaster, the Minister of Housing and Local Government and myself. The cars were engaged on this business for 5 hours, 4½ hours, 4 hours and 4 hours respectively. The use of cars for social occasions of an official character is in accordance with the rules laid down. This was such an occasion.