§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Minister of Transport whether the withdrawal from use of pump islands and credit card services at motorway service stations infringes franchise agreements between his Department and licensees.
§ Mr. FowlerNo. It is a matter for the commercial judgment of the motorway348W service area operators whether to offer credit card facilities.
§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Minister of Transport to what extent he estimates that the withdrawal of motorway petrol facilities can be justified in the light of petrol delivery shortages; and whether he will take action to draw to the attention of the motorway petrol licensees the need to retain the use of sufficient staff and pumps to handle the demands of the motoring public.
§ Mr. FowlerThese are operational matters and thus primarily the responsibility of the motorway service area operators. However, if the hon. Member has a particular case in mind which he would like me to take up with the operator concerned perhaps he would write to me.