HC Deb 24 October 1949 vol 468 c90W
78. Mr. C. S. Taylor

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will make a statement about the future of the petrol ration.

79. Sir I. Fraser

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is now in a position to make a statement as to the future level of the standard petrol ration.

83. Brigadier Medlicott

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will make a statement as to the future of the standard petrol ration.

Mr. Gaitskell

In view of the dollar situation, strict economy in the use of petrol is essential. While the standard ration will be continued for the next ration period December-May at the present rate of 90 miles a month, I am taking steps to check the issues of supplementary allowances which, as I have already told the House, have been increasing during the past year.