42. Mr. C. WASONasked the Secretary to the Board of Trade whether, in view of the fact that the Petrol Committee have stopped issuing petrol for pleasure cars, he will state what steps are taken by the Petrol Committee to investigate the particulars given by applicants for petrol?
Mr. ROBERTSAs I informed my hon. Friend on 9th July, applicants for petrol licences are required to fill in a form giving particulars of the motor vehicle used, the purposes for which it is used, the amount of petrol in stock, and the quantity required per month. While it would not be practicable for the Petrol Control Department to investigate systematically the accuracy of the statements made by applicants for motor spirit licences, persons proved to have made false statements are liable to a penalty and to forfeiture of their licences.
§ Mr. J. M. HENDERSONWould it not be possible to limit the use of private cars to 12-horse-power cars?