§ 45. Mr. Carsonasked the Prime Minister whether he will give an assurance that foreign travel will not be permitted before the basic petrol ration is restored to motorists in this country, in view of the grave consequences this will have in coastal and holiday resorts.
§ Sir S. CrippsI have been asked to reply. I would refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in the course of his speech on 22nd January. His Majesty's Government are prepared to permit foreign travel, if arrangements can be made which enable us to do so without loss of gold or dollars. The petrol which would be required for restoration of the basic ration, however, would certainly involve us in a loss of dollars.