HC Deb 22 January 1948 vol 446 c55W
75. Mr. Joynson-Hicks

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he proposes to abolish Pool petrol shortly; and if he will make a statement on the future of the Petroleum Board.

Mr. Gaitskell

The distribution of a standard grade of petrol must continue while the Petroleum Board remains in existence. Arrangements thereafter must depend on the circumstances prevailing at the date of its dissolution—which has not yet been settled.