HC Deb 18 December 1947 vol 445 cc384-5W
107. Major Lloyd

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware of the large amount of petrol consumed by the private hire of cars, taxis and special buses for the purpose of transport to football matches and greyhound race meetings since the abolition of the basic petrol ration; and whether he will take steps to stop this practice, as being in fact a form of pleasure motoring.

Mr. Gaitskell

I have this matter under consideration.