HC Deb 22 June 1943 vol 390 cc979-80
11. Mr. Kirby

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power why permission is given for a petrol allowance to a lady, whose name has been supplied to him, to use a two-carburetter motor-car registered No. EPK 949, to travel daily from her home at Watford to her employment at Feltham instead of using the available public transport services; what amount of petrol is allowed her per month at present; and how much was allowed her prior to 1st March, 1943?

Major Lloyd George

Allowances of petrol are granted to individuals on the basis of confidential statements. These statements contain information as to the applicant's business and, at times, as to his or her physical disabilities or private affairs. My hon. Friend will appreciate that I am therefore unable to make public the reasons for granting or refusing particular applications.

Mr. Kirby

While thanking the right hon. and gallant Gentleman for his reply, may I ask him to look closely into this matter in its other aspects?

Major Lloyd George

This case had been looked into before the hon. Member communicated with me.