Page 2848 - Week 09 - Thursday, 26 August 1993

MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION No 887

Government Vehicles

Mrs Carnell - asked the Minister for Urban Services: In relation to the 1992-93 financial year -

(1) How many cars and other vehicles used by the ACT Government Service were (a) owned and (b) leased.

(2) Of that total, how many are used by SES officers including Departmental Secretaries.

(3) What was the average cost to run such vehicles on a weekly basis (including petrol and LPG gas).

Mr Connolly - the answer to Mrs Carnells question is as follows:

(1) (a) As at 30 June 1993 the ACT Government owned 1898 motor vehicles. The following is a breakdown of these vehicles:

Passenger 958

Commercial & other 864

(including motor bikes)

Awaiting Disposal 76

Short Term Hire 16

Total 1898

(b) As at 30 June 1993 the ACT Government leased from the

Commonwealth Department of Administrative Services (DAS) 8 SES

vehicles, 4 passenger vehicles and 17 light commercial

vehicles.