§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will, in view of the present difficulties of railway travel, provide a modicum of petrol for Service men on embarkation leave wishing to pay farewell visits by motor-car to relatives and friends.
Major Lloyd GeorgeNo, Sir. I have consulted the Service Departments, and share their opinion that the present is not an opportune moment for granting additional allowances of leave-petrol to members of the Forces.