§ 29. Major W. GUINNESSasked the Home Secretary whether, during the shortage of petrol, he can take any steps to relax the Regulations forbidding the emission of smoke by motor vehicles so that paraffin oil may be substituted for petrol?
§ The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Long)It would be necessary to introduce legislation for this purpose. I am considering whether any action should be taken.
§ Mr. WATTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this regulation has never been carried out satisfactorily by his Department?
§ Mr. LONGIt is not for my Department to carry it out. It is not a regulation, but is forbidden by (Statute, and if the law is broken it is the duty of the police to see: that the law is observed.