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Given the recent moves among local authorities (see 'Grey fleet in the public sector:?five key points to consider' for details on some, above) to clamp down on grey fleet - or at least make it a less attractive option - it would seem logical for the Government to adopt a stricter approach and rule out the use of personal cars on business for all of its own employees. As radical a measure as that sounds, it's one that would be welcomed by some industry heavyweights and something that Enterprise's Bewley thinks isn't beyond the realms of possibility.
"I do [think it will happen]. I think it will pan out through pilot groups within central Government. When a couple of large Government groups trial it, they'll set the benchmark," he says. "There are plenty of central Government authorities that are already looking at other options and it will be a snowball effect. It's an easy win from a financial point of view for local authorities and central Government."
Others are behind the idea but think it's too big a task to become a reality. James adds: "It would be nice to have, but I can't see it ever working that way. There would be some financial benefits if that were possible."
Meanwhile, Hardy surmises: "I think it's a fantastic idea, but I think it would be an extremely hard thing to control. It's a huge thing and they all operate autonomously. It's too big a beast to try and tame."
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