Fuel Conservation (Government Cars)

Mr. Charles Irving
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in the interests of fuel conservation, he will modify the system whereby ministerial cars may carry only a single passenger from the House after a late night sitting.

Mr. Kaufman
There is no such system.

Mr. Grimond
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the number of cars available for Ministers; how this figure compares with 1965; and if he will make proposals for a reduction, to save fuel.

Mr. Kaufman
I would refer the right hon. Member to the answer I gave him on Monday 3rd February 1975.