asked the Minister for Finance, in respect of any Minister of State in his Department, the total cost to his Department of providing transport under the new scheme for such Ministers since the scheme came into operation in October 1983; the total mileage involved; and the total cost arising from the employment of a civilian driver.
Written Answers. - Ministerial Transport.
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The following is the information sought by the Deputy in respect of the Minister of State at the Department of Finance for the period to 26 October 1984: total cost, £34,086.76; total mileage, 49,854; total cost of drivers (two) £18,981.18. The costs to 31 December 1983 were borne on Vote 6 (Office of the Minister for Finance). From 1 January 1984 the costs were borne on Vote 9 (Public Works and Buildings).