§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much his Department has spent on ministerial transport in each of the last two years. [98709]
§ Mr. ByersMinisters in the Department of Trade and Industry are required—under the terms of the Ministerial Code and Travel by Ministers—to make efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. For Information on spend on the Government Car Service, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him by my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office on 1 December 1999,Official Report, columns 255–56W.