The MT problem is due to late notice tasking, a factor that seems prevalent these days. Result is "When do you need it" & "Now", which is nobodys fault at unit level. Also too many small saloons being driven from the Mess to HQ by SOff (Senior Officers) when a need for external transport exists. They (SOff) should be using electric golf buggies like to US Forces do.
In fairness, your answer did appear a bit bone at the time.