HC Deb 29 June 1976 vol 914 cc102-3W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister for the Civil Service (1) whether, in view of the fact that former Prime Ministers are allowed the tax-free use of Government cars on grounds of security, he will make these provisions also available to all former Ministers for Northern Ireland;

(2) whether, in view of the fact that former Prime Ministers are allowed free use of Government cars on security grounds, he will make these provisions also available to all former Ministers and existing Ministers who do not have the use of a Government car;

(3) whether, in view of the fact that former Prime Ministers are allowed the tax-free use of Government cars on security grounds, he will make these provisions also available to all former Secretaries of State for the Home Department;

(4) whether, in view of the fact that former Prime Ministers are allowed free use of Government cars on security grounds, he will make these provisions also alvailable to all former Ministers of Defence;

(5) whether, in view of the fact that former Prime Ministers are allowed free use of Government cars on security grounds, he will make these provisions also available for all former Secretaries of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

No. Special arrangements for the use of Government car service cars for security reasons are made only after an assessment of the threat against the individual concerned.