§ Mr. J. Morganasked the Secretary for Mines whether he will arrange that petrol rations for farm-tractors and machinery can be taken up over the season and not month by month as weather conditions in January prevented the petrol allowed being utilised though the land work involved will now have to be caught up in the later months?
§ Mr. LloydThe first issue of coupons for this machinery was for the two months January and February. In view of the seasonal nature of the demand, it is desirable to maintain the existing system by which coupons hold good only for a particular period. I can, however, assure the hon. Member that if a farmer has not used the whole of his ration for the present period, this will not in any way prejudice his application for the ensuing period. I may add that applications for the next period can now be made and will be dealt with promptly.