HC Deb 20 January 1992 vol 202 c39W
Mr. Winnick

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what costs to the Exchequer are involved in his duties, including transport; and in what circumstances a ministerial car is used by him.

Mr. Chris Patten

My office is expected to have costs of £89,862 in the current financial year. I use my ministerial car only when undertaking duties as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and in my capacity as a Government Minister.