HC Deb 24 June 1941 vol 372 c936
16. Captain Lyons

asked the Secretary for Petroleum whether he has now received the results of the survey and check of petrol-driven vehicles assembled at, or used in connection with, the race meeting at Newmarket on 18th June; and what are the estimated numbers?

The Secretary for Petroleum (Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd)

The information from the check is now being examined in my Department, but the subsequent inquiries must obviously take some time.

Captain Lyons

Does my hon. Frend realise that the Battle of the Atlantic has not been suspended during this leisurely inquiry, and will he take some steps to end this gross public scandal forthwith?

Mr. Lloyd

This campaign has been going on for months, not at one meeting, but at meetings all over the country.

Mr. Thorne

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that there were more motor cars at Newmarket this year than in any other year?

Mr. Leach

Has the Minister any idea of the amount of public irritation his inaction in this matter is causing?

Captain Lyons

Will my hon. Friend pay some regard to public feeling?