Mr. Alan WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will quantify the cost of the factors which led to an increase in the cost of cars for Ministers in his Department since 1990–91.
§ Mr. RedwoodSince 1990–91 the running costs of Ministers' official cars have increased by 12 per cent.—including the VAT increase in April 1991—resulting in additional costs in 1993–94 of £13,000. Further minor increases are attributable to changes in patterns of usage.