Increased Petrol Ration (Dollar Expenditure)

HC Deb 01 May 1947 vol 436 c261W

55. Mr. Shawcross

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the increase in the basic petrol ration for private motor cars effected last year has resulted in an increased expenditure of American dollars.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Six and a half million dollars in eight months.