HC Deb 07 July 1943 vol 390 cc2098-9
68. Mr. Astor

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether, before he makes large petrol allowances to civilians engaged in industry, he will ensure that it will not be used in high horse-power motor-cars unless there are valid reasons for it being so used?

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Fuel and Power (Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd)

The scale of allowances introduced a few months ago discriminates severely against the use of high-powered cars except where this is shown to be necessary. The indications are that this is having the desired effect.

Viscountess Astor

Is it not true that Ministers have been known to roll around in very high-powered cars?

Mr. Lloyd

No doubt for a very good reason.

Mr. Stokes

Will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to reduce the power of the cars used by the Corps Diplomatique?