§ 20. Sir Ian Fraserasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he can now make any statement about the level of the standard petrol ration during the summer months.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI regret that I have not yet had time to give this important matter the consideration which it requires, and I am, therefore, unable to make a statement today.
§ Sir I. FraserIn view of that most encouraging reply, will the right hon. Gentleman assure us that when he has time to look into this he will make a gratifying announcement which will contain especially some help for rural districts and seaside resorts?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI shall certainly do my best.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterCan the right hon. Gentleman say when he will be able to make a statement? Is he aware that delay in announcing a decision of itself causes a good deal of unnecessary hardship?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI want to announce it as soon as I can, and I hope it may be very soon.