§ 1. Squadron-Leader Sir Gifford Foxasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that, before an individual who is entitled to a supplementary petrol allowance for business purposes can obtain replacement of tyres, he is obliged to fill in a form in order to obtain the necessary form to apply for such tyres; and whether this duplication can now be dispensed with.
§ The President of the Board of Trade (Sir Stafford Cripps)There is no duplication. The first form is a request to the regional petroleum officer to confirm that the applicant has a petrol rationing category which qualifies him to obtain new motor car tyres. This confirmation is given by endorsement on a form of application for new tyres, which that officer issues and which the applicant sends to his tyre supplier. It is then used by the tyre supplier to obtain tyres from the wholesaler or manufacturer.
§ Sir G. FoxIs the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that people are tired of filling in forms in this country?
§ Sir S. CrippsI am sure they would rather fill in forms than not have tyres.