The Government’s fleet of cars has had 16 new purchases since January 2013, according to Francis Richardson, the Permanent Secretary of Public Works.

Fourteen came from Bermuda Motors, while two came from the dealership Auto Solutions.

The details came in response to parliamentary questions from Progressive Labour Party MP Dennis Lister at the House of Assembly today.

However Craig Cannonier, the Minister of Public Works, said that the Government had cut back on the fleet’s size overall.

“There will always be a need for the purchasing of new cars,” he said. “But we are not adding to the numbers.”