MINISTERIAL TRAVEL

Early day motion 205, tabled 19 January 1999 by Gerald Howarth (Conservative). Signed by 15 members.

That this House notes the Prime Minister's instruction to honourable Members that 'you are not here to enjoy the trappings of power but to do a job and uphold the highest standards in public life'; also notes the recent allegations that Ministers have made excessive use of private jet aircraft, helicopters and Concorde and that they have spent unreasonably on their private office accommodation; further notes that the Minister responsible for Government travel and property is the Right honourable Member for Copeland; and urges the Prime Minister to ensure that his Ministers obey his instruction.

Signatures by party: Conservative 14, Labour 1.