HL Deb 14 November 2000 vol 619 cc27-8WA
Lord Hoyle

asked 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 Ministry of Defence in relation to the disposal of government cars after use. [HL4299]

The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean)

I refer the noble Lord to the answer given by the Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer QC) on 2 November,WA 120.

Lord Hoyle

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 16 October, what is the policy of the Cabinet Office in relation to the disposal of government cars after use. [HL4297]

The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)

The majority of cars used by the Cabinet Office are leased from either approved leasing companies or the Government Car and Despatch Agency (GCDA). For details of the disposal of GCDA cars, I refer the noble Lord to the answer from the GCDA Chief Executive, Mr Nick Matheson, of 2 November 2000 (WA 120).

Lord Hoyle

asked 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 Northern Ireland Office in relation to the disposal of government cars after use. [HL4332]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The Northern Ireland Office does not have a policy in relation to the disposal of government cars. The department has a general policy of leasing cars, from either the Government Car Despatch Agency, or approved leasing companies. The Cabinet Office will reply on behalf of the GCDA. Leasing companies are responsible for the disposal of their own cars.