§ 107. Mr. N. McLeanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent proposals for petrol concessions for British tourists using private cars have been put forward to him by the Scottish Tourist Board; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaclayThe Scottish Tourist Board has just submitted to me a proposal under which, on the assumption that the present basic ration of 200 miles motoring per month is continued beyond the present rationing period, motorists would be allowed to use the ration for the period from May to October at any time during those months and would also be given a supplementary holiday allowance of 400 miles. I am in touch with my noble Friend the Minister of Power about these proposals.
§ Mr. N. McLeanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what delegations or representations he has received about the adverse effect of the present scale of petrol restrictions on this year's tourist season in the Highlands and islands from responsible organisations and associations directly concerned with the tourist industry.
§ Mr. MaclayI have received representations on this subject from five organisations directly connected with the tourist industry, including the Scottish Tourist Board, and I have brought them to the attention of my noble Friend the Minister of Power.