HC Deb 18 June 1942 vol 380 cc1685-6
70. Sir John Wardlaw-Milne

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power when the appeal for the voluntary rationing of fuel will be made?

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Fuel and Power (Mr. T. Smith)

Perhaps my hon. Friend would put down another Question on this subject in a week's time.

Sir J. Wardlaw-Milne

I will do as the hon. Gentleman asks me to do, but I would point out that it is now five or six weeks since the suggestion for this voluntary rationing was made in the House, and is it not time that something was done?

Mr. Smith

Ways and means are being considered, and no undue delay will occur.

Mr. Buchanan

Can I have an assurance that when the Government do bring in a scheme they will stick to it for more than ten minutes?

Mr. Smith

I will bring that point to the notice of my right hon. and gallant Friend.

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