HC Deb 19 September 2002 vol 390 c339W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many vehicles he and his Ministers have access to, broken down by vehicle type; what the annual operating costs were in each of the last three financial years; how much it costs to convert a car so it is suitable for a Government Minister; and if he will make a statement. [72497]

Mr. Lammy

[holding answer 23 July 2002]: The Department's Ministers currently have access to six cars:

  • 1 Vauxhall Omega
  • 1 Nissan Primera
  • 2 Rover 45s
  • 2 Ford Mondeos

The total operating costs for Ministerial cars in the last three financial years were:

  • 2001–2002: £318,000
  • 2000–2001: £315,000
  • 1999–2000: £306,000

To make cars suitable for Government Ministers, the only modification required is to fit additional reading lights at a cost of £245 per vehicle.