HC Deb 28 January 1957 vol 563 c117W
99. Sir N. Hulbert

asked the Paymaster-General what petrol allocation has been made to self-drive car firms.

107. Dr. D. Johnson

asked the Paymaster-General if he is aware that self-drive hire-car services have an insufficient petrol allowance for their requirements to run on an economic basis; and if he will make a statement as to the prospects for such services obtaining sufficient petrol for the holiday season, so that those people desiring motoring holidays at home can be accommodated by such services rather than be forced to go abroad, where holiday allocations are ample for requirements.

Mr. Maudling

The initial monthly allowance for a self-drive hire car is worth about 300 miles, and the regional petroleum officers have been authorised to augment it where necessary to avoid hardship. It is too early to give a forecast of what the position will be in the holiday season.