HC Deb 18 November 1941 vol 376 cc188-9W
Major Lyons

asked the Secretary for Petroleum the terms and effect of the Order now proposed to control the hitherto unrestricted use of petrol by means of the drive-yourself hire of private motor-cars; what conditions will have to be fulfilled before such hiring, with petrol, can properly be made; and upon what date the Order operates?

Mr. Lloyd

I am sending the hon. and gallant Member a copy of the Order which has already been made and which comes into operation on the 24th of this month.

Sir W. Smithers

asked the Secretary for Petroleum whether, in view of the further restrictions in the use of petrol, he is taking the necessary steps to ensure that what petrol is available is only being used for essential services?

Mr. Lloyd

The purpose of the recent further restrictions is to promote the object which my hon. Friend has in mind.