HC Deb 27 June 1977 vol 934 c81W
Mr. John Moore

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many automobiles are owned by his Department; what they are; and how many drivers are employed by his Department.

Mr. Deakins

Two hundred and twenty-three cars and 46 vans are owned by my Department. They are as follows:

Cars
Leyland Minis 201
Ford Cortina 4
Ford Escort 2
Ford Granada 1
Ford Consul 1
Ford Zephyr 1
Ford Estate 1100 1
Hillman Hunter 11
Vauxhall Viva 1
Vans
Leyland Sherpa 1
Leyland 30 cwt 2
Leyland 18 cwt 18
Leyland Mini 4
Ford 35 cwt 7
Ford 18 cwt 1
Bedford 18 cwt 13

Thirty-six officers are engaged full-time on driving duties by my Department and four officers drive part-time in addition to other duties.