§ 74. Mr. Anthony Greenwoodasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what representations he has received from provincial Police Forces as to the difficulty of enforcing compliance with the petrol rationing regulations; and what steps he is taking to meet these representations.
§ Mr. RobensThe answer to the first part of the Question is, "None." The second part does not, therefore, arise.
§ Mr. GreenwoodIs my hon. Friend aware that, in spite of the absence of those representations, there is a good deal of indignation in the provinces at the way in which these regulations are being evaded; and if he is in any doubt, will he come to me one day when I will show him the remarkable extent to which business is transacted in clubs, especially on Sunday mornings?
§ Mr. RobensYes, Sir, I am aware of that fact.
§ Mr. LowEven if the Minister has not received any representations from the provincial Police Forces, has he asked them whether they are finding it easy or difficult to enforce the regulations?
§ Mr. RobensEnforcement is left to the police and the Home Office, who will deal with that aspect of the matter.