§ Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current total requirement for(a) grade A and(b) grade B staff cars in each service, and for civilians employed by his Department; and how many procurement authorisations for such vehicles were given in the latest year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkCurrent total requirements for grade A and grade B staff cars are:
Grade A Grade B Royal Navy 47 332 Army 88 1,017 Royal Air Force 30 753 Vehicles used by MOD civilians are included in service totals, but there is no fixed allocation. Procurement authorisations in the last financial year were:
Number Grade A staff cars 0 Grade B staff cars 451
§ Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate how many service personnel in 669W each service are allocated to(a) driving and(b) maintaining staff cars; and what is the approximate annual cost.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonAll service personnel in possession of a valid driving licence may be called upon to drive a service vehicle. Maintenance of staff cars is carried out with that of other service vehicles. The work is performed by MOD civilian and military staff, and contractors.