§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many of the vehicles due for replacement by(a) his Department and (b) bodies listed in the National Asset Register in (i) 1998–99, (ii) 1999–2000 and 194W (iii) 2000–01 will be replaced by vehicles using (1) petrol, (2) diesel, (3) natural gas, (4) electric batteries and (5) other. [52625]
§ Mr. DenhamThe table shows for the years 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01 the number of cars currently owned by DSS that are expected to be replaced by vehicles in the categories listed in the questions.
1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 Petrol 220 614 0 Diesel 684 0 507 Natural gas 0 0 0 Electric batteries 0 0 0 Other 42 263 273 The 'other' category represents bi-fuelled (Petrol/Liquid Petroleum Gas) vehicles.
The Departmental Transport Officer was "highly commended" and runner-up in the Fleet Environmental Award category at this years Fleet Industry Awards. This recognition demonstrates the commitment the Department has made to greening its fleet operation.