Petrol Ration Withdrawal (Dollar Saving)

Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 30 Hydref 1947.

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Photo of Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore , Ayr District of Burghs 12:00, 30 Hydref 1947

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated saving in dollars which will be effected in a full year by the abandonment of the basic petrol ration; and what is the estimated loss to the motor industry in consequence of this decision.

Photo of Mr William Hall Mr William Hall , Colne Valley

Thirty million dollars. The motor manufacturers will, I hope, be able to sell the whole of their increasing production of cars either at home or overseas.