HC Deb 13 May 1957 vol 570 c10
17. Mr. Lipton

asked the Paymaster-General whether motor fuel ration books have been printed for a third period of rationing.

Mr. Renton

Printing is in hand for a further supply of ration books.

Mr. Lipton

Is that not a very alarming and discouraging statement? Why not have a bonfire of these coupons to celebrate the Prime Minister's victory or success with Nasser?

Mr. Renton

No, Sir. A previous Government which had a great many ration books in hand in 1950 kept them instead of having a bonfire, and they came in very useful when an emergency recently arose.

Mr. Lipton

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of that reply, I hope to raise the matter again on the Adjournment.