§ Mr. Prescottasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what instructions have been issued to retailers of petrol concerning the loss by his Department of 189,350 petrol units, representing 752,500 gallons of petrol; and if retailers have been asked to scrutinise units presented.
§ Mr. ShinwellI presume that the hon. Member is, referring to the recent theft of coupons from the Cardiff Regional Petroleum Office. Full particulars of these coupons have already been circulated to the police and Petroleum Board regional checking offices throughout the country. Retailers are being warned that these coupons are not valid for supplies of petrol, and asked to note the number of any car or vehicle used by the person or persons presenting the coupons and to advise the police immediately. A special check is also being made by the Petroleum Board for any coupons which might he accepted by retailers and surrendered to the Board against replenishment.