HC Deb 23 July 1999 vol 335 c669W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office on what date he last used a train in the course of his official duties. [92652]

Dr. Jack Cunningham

In accordance with the terms of the Ministerial Code, Ministers are required always to make efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. Trips in and around London (Edinburgh/Cardiff/Belfast), which account for the majority of my working week, will normally be made by Government car. The last time I used a train in the course of my official duties was yesterday when visiting Lancaster in my capacity as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.