§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what his estimate is of the cost of(a) ministerial cars and drivers and (b) taxis for his Department in each of the last four years. [27909]
§ Dr. WhiteheadI refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 30 January 2002 by the Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office,Official Report, columns 405–06W.
Information on the cost of taxis by the Department is not held centrally and can be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, officials should use the most cost effective method when travelling on official business.