HC Deb 11 July 1949 vol 467 c4
9. Mr. Mott-Radclyffe

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power for what reason the issue of supplementary petrol coupons can only be made to cover two visits a month for the purpose of visiting cases of serious illness in hospital, where no alternative means of transport are available.

Mr. Gaitskell

There is no automatic restriction on the number of visits to hospital for which supplementary petrol allowances may be granted. Every application is dealt with according to the circumstances; and if the hon. Member will let me have particulars of any case he has in mind I shall be pleased to look into it.

Mr. Mott-Radclyffe

Is the Minister aware that in the case of a constituent of mine, which I will send him, the regional petroleum officer said that the maximum allowance which could be given to my constituent to visit a sick relative was sufficient for two visits a month?

Mr. Gaitskell

If the hon. Member will be good enough to let me have particulars I will look into the case.