HC Deb 16 March 1981 vol 1 cc21-2W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Government cars are available to officials and civil servants in his Department; what are the rules governing their use; and what is the total cost per annum providing such a service.

Mr. Peter Rees

The Treasury has one Government car, which is provided for the exclusive use of the Economic Minister at the British Embassy in Washington. The car is used only for journeys on official business, and the total annual cost, including driver, is about £10,000. Apart from this, there are no Government cars available to officials of the Chancellor's Department other than those provided from the Government car-pool service which is operated by the Property Services Agency.