§ 85. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what extra cost has been incurred by his Department as a result of having to allocate petrol coupons for goods vehicles and omnibuses.
§ Mr. WatkinsonAbout £31,000, up to date.
§ 86. Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he is aware that many bakers in towns and cities will be unable to deliver bread to their customers when their basic petrol allocation has been used; and if he will take steps to increase the allocation.
§ Mr. WatkinsonThe basic ration should cover a good part of the normal mileage of small vehicles used on bread deliveries in urban areas. Any small baker whose livelihood may be threatened by lack of petrol may appeal to the district transport officer and, if necessary, to the regional transport commissioner on grounds of hardship.