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Department for Business and Trade: Official Cars

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 120042

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether officials in his Department are permitted to use Government Car Service cars.

Answered by Kate Dearden

The Government Car Service provides transport for Ministers and occasionally officials undertaking official duties. Its use is governed by the Ministerial Code and departmental travel policies to ensure journeys are necessary and represent value for money.

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