§ Mr. Muddasked the Minister for Energy how many newspaper insertions, and at what cost, were used to publicise the distribution of petrol rationing coupons ; and how many newspaper insertions, and at what cost, were used to publicise power control regulations.
§ Mr. EmeryIn order to publicise the distribution of petrol coupons 310 newspaper insertions were used at a cost of 225W £285,638. This helped successfully to ensure the issue of over 15.2 million basic ration books and the issue of business rations, with a minimum of trouble. The introduction of the various power control regulations, particularly the three-day order, affected the whole of industry and commerce, so it was necessary to obtain the widest publicity possible, 134 insertions costing £183,029 were used.