§ Lord Hoyleasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 16 October (WA 68), what is the policy of the Department of Trade and Industry in relation to the disposal of government cars after use. [HL4336]
§ The Minister for Science, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Sainsbury of Turville)My department's cars are all either provided by the Government Car and Despatch Agency or leased. Disposal is therefore a matter for the GCDA and the rental companies. I refer the noble Lord to the Answer given by my noble and learned friend the Minister of State for the Cabinet Office on 2 November 2000 (Official Report, WA 120).