§ 55. Mr. R. Bellasked the Paymaster-General what consideration is being given to the allocation of petrol for motor racing during the present period of rationing.
§ Mr. MaudlingI would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer I gave to Questions on this subject last Monday.
§ 67. Mr. Godman Irvineasked the Paymaster-General what arrangements have been made for the allocation of supplementary petrol for officials and instructors in Civil Defence.
§ Mr. MaudlingCivil Defence is included in the services for which block allowances are issued to local authorities. The responsibility for apportioning its block allowance rests with the authority.
§ 69. Mr. Marloweasked the Paymaster. General why the Regional Petroleum Officer at Kew has ignored the application of Mr. J. Dunlop, Hove, taxi-proprietor, for supplementary petrol; and when 119W an acknowledgement may be expected of receipt of the application submitted on 5th January last.
§ 80. Mr. Teelingasked the Paymaster-General why Mr. Bruce V. Sudweeks, of 29 Redcross Street, Brighton, who sent by registered post on 14th January his application form, log book and taxi hire licence, three weeks later a reminder, and ten days later a further reminder, has so far not received his supplementary allowance nor any reply.
§ Mr. MaudlingThese cases were dealt with on 18th and 20th February. I regret the delay and have written to my hon. Friends about the circumstances.
§ 81. Mr. Teelingasked the Paymaster-General what steps are contemplated to help taxis and private hire cars in holiday resorts such as Brighton to cope with the Easter and summer holiday rush, especially in the conveying of passengers with luggage to and from the railway stations.
§ Mr. MaudlingTaxi and private hire car operators should benefit from the recently announced decision that first period vehicle coupons may be used throughout April. A decision about extra petrol for the summer period depends on further information about supplies.