§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the cost of ministerial transport in each of the past five years; what allowance578W has been paid to Ministers who use their own vehicles; and what has been the cost in each of the past five years. [40747]
§ Sir John WheelerRecords on ministerial transport, including internal and overseas air transport, are available only for the last three financial years, April to March. These costs, which are greatly inflated by necessary security requirements, were:
- 1993–94: £992,663
- 1994–95: £1,041,077
- 1995–96: £365,641 (to 31 October 1995)
Ministers at the Northern Ireland Office do not use their own vehicles. Consequently, no allowances have been paid.