§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list for(a) his Department and (b) associated 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 of the vehicles due for replacement by (a) his Department and (b) associated bodies listed in the National Asset Register will be replaced in (i) 1999–2000, (ii) 2000–01 and (iii) 2001–02 and will be replaced by vehicles using (1) petrol, (2) diesel, (3) natural gas, (4) electric batteries and (5) other; and how much his Department expects to spend in each year on vehicle replacements. [90798]
§ Dr. Reid[holding answer 19 July 1999]: My Department neither owns nor leases vehicles. Ministers use the Government Car Service which is within the responsibilities of the Cabinet Office.