§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether the first issue of petrol coupons is now null and void; and whether a new set will be issued should similar circumstances warrant it.
§ Mr. BennYes. The basic ration books and the sheets of supplementary coupons for petrol ("S" coupons) and Derv ("D" coupons) which were issued during the 1973–74 emergency are now obsolete and can be destroyed. New coupons to new designs would be issued if necessary in a future emergency.