HC Deb 08 April 1957 vol 568 cc86-7W
51. Lady Tweedsmuir

asked the Paymaster-General if he will now say whether unused petrol coupons of the first rationing period may be used after 30th April.

Mr. Renton

No further change is contemplated in the validity of first period coupons. They cannot be used after 30th April.

52. Sir D. Robertson

asked the Paymaster-General if he is satisfied that petrol rationing is operating fairly to all motorists, and that his Department's control remains effective; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Renton

Yes. If my hon. Friend has any reason to think otherwise I shall be glad to look into the matter.

Mr. Hunter

asked the Paymaster-General whether he is yet in a position, regarding oil supplies in this country, to give an approximate date for the ending of petrol rationing.

Mr. Renton

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to him last Monday.

Mr. Lewis

asked the Paymaster-General to what extent petrol rationing is being maintained in this country so as to restrict the use of petrol at home to enable British refineries to refine and export petrol to countries overseas for foreign currency; and whether he will now cease this practice and end petrol rationing.

Mr. Renton

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply to a similar Question given by my right hon. Friend the Economic Secretary on 4th April.