MR GAITSKELL ON BASIC PETROL

The video discusses the withdrawal of the basic petrol ration, highlighting the inconvenience it causes. It explains the government's need to make unpopular decisions due to economic constraints, particularly the shortage of dollars needed to buy essential goods. The decision to cut the basic ration saves $40 million annually, which can be used for essential imports like food. The speaker expresses hope for a future where the basic ration can be reinstated.

What is one of the main inconveniences mentioned due to the withdrawal of the basic ration?

• Increased public transportation costs

• Difficulty in obtaining petrol for vehicles

• Shortage of cooking ingredients

• Higher taxes on luxury goods

Why does the government need to make unpopular decisions according to the introduction?

• To increase international trade

• To maintain public approval

• To ensure fair distribution of resources

• To address necessary economic challenges

What is the primary reason for stopping the basic ration as explained in the second section?

• To promote local tourism

• To encourage public transportation

• To conserve dollars for essential imports

• To reduce environmental pollution

How much money is saved annually by cutting the basic ration?

• $50 million

• $40 million

• $20 million

• $30 million

What is the hopeful outlook expressed in the final section?

• The basic ration will be permanently removed

• The basic ration might be reinstated when conditions improve

• The country will stop importing goods

• The government will introduce new taxes