§ Q26. Mr. Goodhewasked the Prime Minister what was the cost to public funds of transporting Ministers to the House of Commons to vote for the Hare Coursing Bill at 4 p.m. on Friday 13th June.
§ The Prime MinisterA number of Ministers had been at Chequers for a ministerial meeting, and were brought back to their Departments. Some, having regard to their parliamentary duties, came to the House and registered their votes on a Government Bill. No net cost accrued to public funds over and above those arising from normal arrangements, which have been followed under successive Governments, for providing transport for Ministers.