HC Deb 21 July 1998 vol 316 cc446-7W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list for(a) his Department and (b) bodies listed in the National Asset Register, how many vehicles are currently (i) owned and (ii) leased; if he will indicate their (A)fuel types and (B) engine cubic capacities; and how many vehicles are expected to fall due for replacement in each of the years (1) 1998–99, (2) 1999–2000 and (3) 2000–01. [49234]

Mr. Kilfoyle

[holding answer 6 July 1998]:(a) This answer covers the Prime Minister's Office, the Cabinet Office and Office of Public Service (including its Agencies), but excludes vehicles from the Government Car and Despatch Agency, for which I have asked its Chief Executive, Mr. Nick Matheson to reply to the hon. Member direct.

Fuel type
Engine Cubic Capacity Petrol unleaded Diesel Owned Leased
1600 8 0 0 8
1700 0 29 0 29
1800 12 10 0 22
2000 1 0 0 1
2500 0 4 0 4
7000 0 1 0 1
Total 21 44 0 65

Additionally, the Civil Service College at Sunningdale own and operate one Electricar vehicle on site, which is not due for replacement before 2001.

Replacement programme
Engine cc Fuel type Owned Leased 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01
1600 Petrol 16 4 1 4
2000 Petrol 77 23 12 31
2500 Petrol 19 2 4 11
2700 Petrol 33 11 1
2900 Petrol 1 1
3500 Petrol 3 1
4000 Petrol 5 2
4200 Petrol 1
2000 Petrol/Gas 4 4
2300 Petrol/Gas 1 1
2700 Petrol/Gas 1
4000 Petrol/Gas 1 1
2500 Diesel 59 19 19 19
2900 Diesel 1 1
4500 Diesel 1
Total 222 1 62 39 71