HC Deb 17 June 1941 vol 372 cc496-7W
Mr. Wootton-Davies

asked the Secretary of State for War what amount of waste oil is drained from Army lorries and cars in the course of a week or month; what is done with it; and, if it is sold, what is the price obtained?

Captain Margesson

I am afraid that it would not be possible without calling for returns from every unit to state the amount of waste oil drained from Army vehicles over a given period. The amount of waste oil salved during the three months ended 31st May, 1941, however, was 8.56 per cent, of the amount of lubricating oil issued in that period, and this was sold at an average price of 3½. a gallon.

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