Written question asked by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 29 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 17 July 2000 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will list for his Department and its agencies the approved list of manufacturers of (a) cars and (b) commercial vehicles; and if he will make a statement on his Department's leasing and purchasing policy.

Answer: Mr. Pearson: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list for his Department and its agencies the approved list of manufacturers of (a) cars and (b) commercial vehicles; and if he will make a statement on his Department's leasing and purchasing policy. [128994] Dr. Reid: My Department does not maintain a list of approved vehicle manufacturers. The Department does not operate any cars other than those provided through the Government Car and Despatch Agency or the Government Car Service (Scotland).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c58W; 128994
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Executive agencies Cars Government departments Motor vehicles Procurement Official cars Scotland Office
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