§ 34. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power why bonâ fide commercial travellers are only issued with S petrol coupons; and whether he will change them over to E coupons to enable the commercial travellers to purchase new tyres for their vehicles as many of them are unable to continue their businesses owing to worn-out tyres.
§ Mr. GaitskellI cannot issue E coupons to any class of car owner merely to provide a claim for replacement of tyres. The conditions governing the supply of tyres for motor vehicles are of course a matter for my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade.
§ Mr. TurtonIs the Minister aware that his administration is bearing harshly on commercial travellers, and will he take up this matter with the President of the Board of Trade with a view to getting an alteration?
§ Mr. GaitskellI am sure my right hon. Friend is naturally anxious to do anything he can to help the commercial community.