HC Deb 08 May 1950 vol 475 cc4-5W
75. Mr. Butcher

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power on what date his Nottingham office received an application from a lady, whose name has been supplied to him, at Holbeach, Lincolnshire, for additional petrol to visit her husband at Bracebridge Heath Hospital; when this application was answered; and why the petrol was not made available to this lady, in view of the fact that her application was supported by a doctor's certificate.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

As the hon. Member has, I believe, already learnt from my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary, petrol has been granted to this lady which will enable her to travel by car to see her husband once a week. I must express my sincere regret that, at first, the lady's circumstances were not fully understood, and that in consequence, this allowance of petrol was delayed.