§ Brigadier Raynerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will consider abolishing rationing of petrol in this country for a trial period of three months.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerI am afraid that the abolition of petrol rationing in the United Kingdom would result in a substantial increase in consumption, which would add considerably to dollar expenditure. I regret therefore that I am unable to adopt the suggestion made by the hon. and gallant Member.