§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many cars there are in the Government car service; and how many(a) use lead free petrol, (b) are fitted with catalytic converters and (c) are electric powered.
§ Mr. BaldryThere are currently 193 cars in the Government car service fleet; 181 use lead-free petrol and 144 are equipped with catalytic converters. With the exception of some vehicles which cannot be readily replaced, the entire GCS fleet will use unleaded petrol with catalytic converters by 1 April 1994.
No electric-powered vehicles are currently in use by the GCS. Electric-powered vehicles were trialled, but were not found to be capable of the required operating range.