Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 17 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 2008. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 31 March 2008 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

Cars: Hire Services

Question: To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission how much was spent on (a) car hire and (b) taxis in each year since 1997; and whether specifications have been set out in respect of the type of cars to be hired.

Answer

The main uses of car hire and taxis are for late night staff transport and use of the government car service. Figures are only readily available from 2003.

	Late night transport (£)	Government car service (£)
2003-04	215,204	40,143
2004-05	272,377	31,331
2005-06	293,847	31,946
2006-07	390,027	27,841
(to date)	404,399	31,195

Both black cabs and contracted car hire services are used for these services. The type of vehicle provided will depend on the number of passengers to be carried.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 474 c455W; 195942
Session: 2007-08
Subjects: Cars Hire services House of Commons Motor vehicles Taxis
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

Cars: Hire Services

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