54. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchisonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will increase the standard ration of petrol allocated to motor cycles of over 250 c.c. capacity on a sliding scale as is done in the case of the more powerful motor cars.
§ Mr. RobensNo, Sir; in general, motor cyclists are able to travel further on their standard ration than the owners of motor cars, and this advantage extends to the owners of high power motor cycles who are, on the present standard ration, able to cover a greater mileage than the owners of high power cars.
Lieut.-Commander HutchisonDoes not the Parliamentary Secretary think there should be the same treatment of grading allocations in the case of both motor cycles and motor cars.
§ Mr. RobensThere is grading into two groups—under 250 c.c and 250 c.c and over—which is a reasonable division of the cubic capacity of motor cycles.
§ Mr. RobensYes, but, of course, there is a greater variety of horse power in the case of motor cars.