Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 28 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 July 1998. It was answered by Ron Davies (Labour) on Friday, 31 July 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 28 July 1998 at 317 c180-1W, concerning vehicle replacement, what guidance he has issued concerning the replacement policy for vehicle fleets.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 28 July 1998, Official Report, columns 180-81, concerning vehicle replacement, what guidance he has issued concerning the replacement policy for vehicle fleets. [54479] Mr. Ron Davies: My Department currently operates a policy of replacing diesel driven vehicles with those which run on unleaded petrol and which are fitted with `three way' catalytic converters. This policy is reviewed annually as part of the Department's Green Housekeeping Action Plan which takes account of developments in alternative fuels, having regard also to economic, financial and environmental factors. Where practicable, these factors will also be applied to the replacement of the specialist diesel powered highway vehicles.

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