HC Deb 05 November 1946 vol 428 c1195
22. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many motor-fuel ration books for the six months period, March, 1947, to August, 1947, will be printed; when printing is expected to start; and what the total cost is expected to be.

Mr. Shinwell

Three million nine hundred and ninety-eight thousand motor fuel ration books have been ordered for the period March, 1947, to August, 1947; printing has already started and the total cost will be approximately £10,500.

Mr. Erroll

Does that mean that we are going to be afflicted with petrol rationing for the greater part of 1947?

Mr. Shinwell

I have always assumed that the hon. Member could draw his own conclusions from an answer.

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