§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many double journeys are made by 537W official cars each year for the purpose of conveying Ministers between home and office; and what is the purchase price of the average official car, all figures being expressed as rough approximations without excessive research.
§ Mr. ArmstrongIt is estimated that the number of double journeys made by official cars each year for the purpose of conveying Ministers between office and home—or London address or station, or airport—is probably between 15,000 and 17,000. The cost of the present ministerial cars at the time of purchase averaged £2,365.