§ 17. Mr. GULLANDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the national dedication services to be held throughout the country on Sunday, 4th August, he will authorise the use of petrol for conveyance to church on that day, so that old people, invalids, and young children living at a distance from their church may be able to attend public worship without incurring the risk of fine or imprisonment?
Sir A. STANLEYIt has been decided to permit the use of petrol in private or hired motor vehicles where no other means of conveyance is reasonably available for the purpose of attendance at public worship on Sunday, 4th August. An announcement on the subject will be made in the course of a few days.