§ 3. Mr. Toucheasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether some modification of the petrol rationing regulations will be made to enable motor car owners to save up March to June coupons for use in the holiday period.
§ 7. Mr. Shurmerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether, to enable motorists to save petrol and to ease traffic on the railways, he is prepared to consider making coupons valid for the month of issue and the next two following months, so as to avoid the danger of carrying petrol in cans in private motor-cars.
§ Mr. ShinwellOwing to considerations connected with supply and distribution, I am not able to extend the period of validity of basic ration coupons beyond the month of issue and the next following month. With a full tank, and coupons for two months, a motorist will have practically three months' supply which will provide for over 500 miles travel. This would normally obviate the need to carry cans, but if the motorist chooses to carry one or two cans in addition, there would not appear to be any objection.