§ Mr. Lyonsasked the Secretary for Mines what decision has been arrived at with reference to increased petrol allowances for commercial travellers consequent upon the deputation approaching him on the matter?
§ Mr. LloydAt a further discussion which I had yesterday with organisations interested in petrol allowances for commercial travellers, I informed those present that a scheme for pooling supplementary allowances would be introduced at the earliest possible moment, and this, I hope, will contribute materially to easing the difficulties of firms employing large numbers of commercial travellers. In the case of firms which, by reason of the small number of commercial travellers employed, would be unable to effect any appreciable economy by a pooling system, I have agreed that individual consideration should be given to the claims of the travellers concerned and that they would, in suitable cases, receive an increased allowance of petrol.