§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make it his policy to lay any arrangements concerning petrol rationing in the House of Commons before outside sources are notified.
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§ Mr. EmeryIf petrol rationing became necessary, the House would of course be informed of our plans well before rationing was introduced. In preparing contingency plans it is necessary to hold confidential discussions with various organisations.