HC Deb 06 November 1947 vol 443 c252W
109. Mr. Chamberlain

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the estimated saving in dollars by the restriction of the use of cars by members of the Control Commission for Germany to official purposes.

Mr. Mayhew

In view of the almost complete lack of public service transport in Germany, the use of cars by members of the Control Commission for Germany is not restricted to official purpose only.

Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what quantity of petrol is consumed monthly by members of the Control Commission in Germany; and what measures to secure economy have recently been taken.

Mr. Mayhew

As regards the first part of the Question, the necessary figure is being obtained from Germany and I will communicate with my hon. Friend. Orders have been given to effect a saving of 25 per cent., beginning on the 1st October, on the whole amount of petrol used for the Control Commission, and a higher percentage saving on passenger vehicles is anticipated.

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