HC Deb 15 December 1947 vol 445 c1435
16. Mr. Lipson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has considered the statement sent to him concerning the use of motor cars by German civilians to enable them to attend sporting functions and for other pleasure purposes; and why petrol can be used in Germany in this way at a time when the basic petrol ration has been abolished in this country.

Mr. Mayhew

My right hon. Friend has called for a report on the statement referred to by the hon. Member and will communicate with him as soon as possible.

Mr. Lipson

Is the Minister aware that statements such as I have indicated in the Question, and which appear in the Press, cause a lot of feeling in this country; and will he take steps to ensure that they are promptly repudiated, if untrue, or confirmed, if true?

Mr. Mayhew

Yes, Sir. We have called for an immediate inquiry into this case.