HC Deb 25 March 1981 vol 1 c372W
44. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many Government cars are now available for the use of Ministers and senior civil servants; how this number compares with last year; and what is the annual cost of this service.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

One hundred and forty-five compared with 163 in March 1980. The current operating cost of this service is estimated to be £2.58 million.