17. Mr. Macphersonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power, why schools of motoring have to operate on private petrol; and whether he will arrange for the transfer of this commitment to the Ministry of Transport so that schools of motoring may use commercial petrol in future, with reasonable safeguards against abuse.
§ Mr. GaitskellSchools of motoring have to use private petrol when operating private cars because the use of commercial petrol in such vehicles is prohibited by the Motor Spirit (Regulation) Act, 1948. The transfer of my responsibilities in this matter to the Ministry of Transport would make no difference whatever. The answer to the second part of the Question is "No."