§ Brigadier Medlicottasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what was the amount of petrol consumed by the various classes of road vehicles in 1938; and the corresponding figure for 1948.
§ Mr. GaitskellNo statistics are collected of the consumption of motor spirit by various classes of road vehicles, but for 1948 it may be estimated that 1.4 million tons were consumed by private motorists, 1.7 million tons by goods vehicles, and 0.2 million tons by public service vehicles. No estimate can be given for 1938.