§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the cost of(a) Ministerial cars and drivers and (b) the Department's bill for taxis in (i) 1995–96, (ii) 1996–97, (iii) 1997–98 to date and (iv) 1997–98 full year. [27771]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 5 February 1998]: The cost of Ministerial cars is as follows:
£ 1995–96 233,261.56 1996–97 230,849.91 1997–98 to date 223,822.87 1997–98 full year 228,350 (forecast) The information relating to the expenditure on taxis could be provided only at disproportionate cost.