§ 17. Sir Waldron Smithersasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he has considered the case of Squadron-Leader Glover, of which particulars have been sent to him, and why Squadron-Leader Glover's repeated applications for petrol allowance have remained unanswered.
§ Mr. GaitskellSquadron-Leader Glover's application for petrol to visit his family at week-ends was received on 22nd January. He was granted an allowance of 20 units and after deduction of the standard ration the units were sent to him on 27th January. This is the maximum allowance for week-end travel and I cannot make an exception in his case. Squadron-Leader Glover has written three times about his application and has been sent an answer within a fortnight on each occasion.
§ Sir W. SmithersWhy is it necessary for a fortnight to elapse before a reply can be sent? Does not the Minister realise that unless men like Squadron-Leader Glover who are serving their country are given better facilities, recruiting will be very bad?
§ Mr. GaitskellI should have thought that the hon. Member would wish the appeals of his constituents to be carefully considered, but I cannot single them out for special favours.