asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what proceedings have been instituted by his Department in the last few months against persons holding forged petrol coupons.

There have been no prosecutions in connection with forged petrol coupons since July. For the period from 1st January, 1947 to 2nd July 1947, there were 25 cases involving 41 defendants. The fines imposed and costs awarded amounted to £810 6s. and £236 13s. 6d. respectively.