§ Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether, in view of the congestion on trains, he is now able to relax the conditions attached to the rationing 609W of petrol so as to permit a freer use of motor-cars for business journeys and other essential purposes.
Major Lloyd GeorgeWhere any person engaged on essential work is able to show that the restriction of public transport renders unavoidable an increased number of journeys by private car, the Regional Petroleum Officer has authority to grant additional coupons. Similarly, as regards private hire cars, licences for journeys beyond the normal limits may be issued in cases of proved need.