HC Deb 18 November 1948 vol 458 cc58-9W
67. Mr. E. Evans

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware that there is no car hire service in Southwold owing to lack of petrol; and whether, in view of the fact that this town has no direct railway service and an inadequate bus service, he will reassess the needs of those responsible for car services.

Mr. Gaitskell

Petrol allowances are granted to six firms operating 12 hire cars in Southwold and I have no reason to suppose that the amount of petrol allocated to them, about 750 gallons a month, is insufficient for the normal requirements of this area.

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