§ 28. Commander Nobleasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will now reintroduce the petrol allowance for members of the Forces on foreign service leave.
§ Mr. GaitskellThis matter is under consideration.
§ Commander NobleWhen does the right hon. Gentleman think that he will come to a decision?
§ Mr. GaitskellI should hope by next week.
§ 34. Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will provide petrol coupons to amateur cricket clubs for away matches as the cost of public transport, even if available, is beyond the means of many individual players.
§ Mr. GaitskellI cannot grant supplementary allowances for this purpose, but I trust that the introduction of the standard ration will do something to meet the difficulties which the hon. Member has in mind.
§ Mr. LipsonIs the Minister aware that the amount of the standard ration is such that it will be swallowed up by one particular journey, and in view of the difficult situation of cricket will he not have another look at this matter?
§ Mr. GaitskellI should be only too pleased to help amateur cricket clubs, but it is impossible to draw a line between one form of amateur sport and another. We have had to draw it against the amateur in favour of the professional.