HC Deb 26 June 1978 vol 952 cc407-8W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the numbers, makes and approxi- mate ages of cars provided for Ministers in Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. Marks

Cars provided specifically for Ministers are as follows:

  • 10 Rovers—6–7 years old
  • 13 Rovers—less than 1 year old
  • 24 Wolseleys—3–5 years old
  • 16 Austin/Morris—2 years old
  • 7 Fords—less than 1 year
In addition, Ministers have access as need arises to a pool of cars provided mainly for other users.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what would be the financial savings if all Ministerial cars were replaced by bicycles for journeys of up to four miles round Parliament.

Mr. Marks

I will answer this Question shortly.