13. Amendment to detail the applicable specification for car hire and remove the reference to class which is no longer a consistent industry measure. Current wording: Class of vehicle A member is reimbursed for the actual cost for a Class B motor vehicle provided that it is authorised by the Chairperson of a Committee when the Member is executing Parliamentary activities. Revised wording: A Member or Chairperson may be provided with a hired car when he/she is executing Parliamentary duties, provided the trip is authorised by the Chairperson of a committee or the House Chairperson. Class of vehicle Vehicles with an engine capacity of 1800 cubic centimetres or equivalent with radio, air conditioning, power steering, central locking and airbag protection. In all instances the number of vehicles authorised for hire must take into account the principle of cost effectiveness and functional requirements.