HC Deb 18 July 1949 vol 467 c50W
69. Mr. George Thomas

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what redress he proposes to give to Mr. W. J. J. Dando, 138, Malefont Street, Cathays, Cardiff, who purchased a car for private hire purposes in view of the fact that an officer of the regional petroleum board gave an assurance that the licence would be transferred from Ystradmynach to Cardiff.

Mr. Gaitskell

My information is that no such assurance was given to Mr. Dando and, therefore, no question of redress arises. There are already adequate hire car facilities in Cardiff and a long list of applicants waiting for permission to start new hire car services. I see no justification for giving Mr. Dando preferential treatment.