§ 73. Mr. Jannerasked the President of the Board of Trade what representations the British Tourist and Holidays Boa rd have made regarding the issue of petrol over and above the basic ration to overseas tourists who bring their own motor cars with them; and with what result.
§ Mr. BelcherI am pleased to announce that in order to encourage the tourist trade and thus help our foreign exchange position the Board of Trade in co-operation with the Ministry of Fuel and Power, have arranged that overseas tourists shall receive sufficient petrol to cover the return journey by direct route from their point of landing in the United Kingdom to their furthest destination, in addition to the basic ration. Details of this concession will be announced shortly.