§ 44. Mr. Jegerasked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the proposal to reimburse hon. Members who use their own vehicles in place of travel vouchers.
§ The Prime MinisterRepresentations were made to the Government some time ago by the Opposition advocating car allowances for hon. Members in lieu of travel warrants. My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has been at pains to evolve a practical scheme. This has been discussed through the usual channels, but I am now informed that the Opposition feel that they can no longer support such a proposal.
I do not think that such a scheme can be proceeded with in the absence of general agreement.