HC Deb 18 November 1918 vol 110 cc3225-6W
Sir CHARLES HENRY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the altered conditions, further allowances of petrol will be made to candidates and their agents at the forthcoming election; and if he is aware that if the present quantities are adhered to candidates will not be able to visit many parts of the constituencies?

Mr. WARDLE

As stated in the reply to a supplementary question by the hon. Member for Chippenham on the 14th of this month, it has been decided to increase the allowance of petrol, both for candidates and their agents, by 10 gallons.

Major BLAIR

asked the President of the Board of Trade if a candidate for Parliament may use part of his petrol allowance in travelling to meetings outside his own constituency?

Mr. WARDLE

The answer is in the affirmative.