HC Deb 09 May 1949 vol 464 cc73-4W
13. Wing-Commander Hulbert

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he can give an estimate of the amount of petrol required to double the existing monthly allowance to private motorists; and what dollar expenditure would be involved.

Mr. Gaitskell

Three hundred and sixty thousand tons a year, costing f.o.b. about 13 million dollars.

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