§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will issue an immediate directive to motor dealers, telling them to discontinue the practice of offering large amounts of petrol as a "free gift" upon purchase of new or second-hand cars.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanUnder the provisions of the Motor Fuel (Restriction of Supplies) Order 1973 motor fuel must be supplied directly into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle. It would, however, not be unreasonable for a motor dealer to sell a motor vehicle with a quantity of petrol already in the fuel tank. In such event, the terms under which the fuel is provided would be a commercial matter between the parties concerned.