47. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Minister of Defence if, in view of the increased cost of petrol, if he will now raise the mileage allowance of Service personnel using private cars on duty.
§ The Prime MinisterThe matter is under consideration. My right hon. Friend hopes that a decision will not be long delayed.
Brigadier ClarkeWould the Prime Minister say why these people are not treated like commercial travellers, who will gain by the extra cost of petrol? They will certainly lose.