§ Mr. LUNDONasked if the system of limiting the consumption of petrol set up by the Petrol Control Committee is to be continued without relaxation, or if petrol consumers have any prospect of an early increase in the supplies allotted to them?
§ Mr. PRETYMANThe supply of petrol otherwise than under licence is prohibited by the Finance Act of this year, and I could not, at the present time, recommend any relaxation of the prohibition or hold out hope that the supplies, for which licences are now being granted can be materially increased. The hon. Gentleman is no doubt aware that larger supplies are now being allowed for commercial purposes and small private consumers than were available under the original licences.