HC Deb 26 November 1973 vol 865 c6W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what contingency arrangements have been made so that in the event of petrol rationing being introduced owners of boats will receive an allocation.

Mr. Emery

I have been asked to reply.

Contingency plans for rationing include special arrangements to cover fishing boats using petrol. The owners of other petrol-fuelled boats will be able to apply for allocations.

Mr. Madel

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will introduce a Bill to amend the Fair Trading Act to establish that it is illegal for garages to display signs "Petrol, Regular Customers Only".

Sir G. Howe

This is a matter that is at present best left to the discretion of the garages themselves.