HC Deb 22 March 1949 vol 463 cc205-6
49. Sir John Mellor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he proposes to restore the special allowance of foreign currency for running expenses to persons who take their motorcars abroad on short visits.

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Glenvil Hall)

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave the hon. Member for Shrewsbury (Mr. Langford-Holt) on 17th March.

Sir J. Mellor

But why is the allowance only to be restored from 1st May? Why should it not be restored for Easter?

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Because 1st May is the beginning of the next year in these matters.