HC Deb 27 July 1989 vol 157 cc937-8W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent instructions have been given about the washing of ministerial cars; how many and which have been washed since his appeal to car owners to desist from washing their cars; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chope

Washing of Ministers' cars ceased from midday on 24 July.

The ban will stay in force until the London water shortage eases, except in circumstances where the safety of the vehicle would be adversely affeced.