§ 37. Lieut.-Colonel Heneageasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if his attention has been called to the fact that the 10 per cent. cut last year in fuel has hit efficient firms more than inefficient firms as the margin of saving and reduction in efficient firms is less than in inefficient firms; and if he will take action in favour of the efficient firms.
§ Mr. T. SmithThis cut was imposed as an emergency measure to meet the growing fuel shortage. It would have been quite impracticable to vary its amount in accordance with the measure of fuel efficiency attained by individual firms, but I would remind my hon. and gallant Friend, however, that the arrangements for review of the cut, on appeal, provide a safeguard in individual cases.