§ 66. Mr. Mathersasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is now in a position to make a statement regarding allowances of petrol to private motor-car hirers?
Major Lloyd GeorgeNo, Sir. This matter remains under review, in consultation with other Departments. I would, however, point out that provision is already made for increasing the allowance of a hire car proprietor beyond the normal scale where good cause is shown; and I am not at present satisfied that any further provision is required.
§ Mr. Evelyn WalkdenIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that, while we appreciate the changes he made some months ago regarding private hire vehicles, the position is still most unsatisfactory in many areas, where people are cheating wholesale, and when they cannot get rations of petrol they get private cars?
§ Mr. LewisIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that recently the Department refused to grant any petrol to a disabled ex-Service man to drive a car for hire, although he had the necessary licence from the licensing authority?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI shall be glad if my hon. Friend will give me particulars. Obviously, I cannot answer without them.