HC Deb 02 July 1914 vol 64 c554
65. Mr. JAMES HOGGE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether his attention has been called to the discovery of oil in the Hebrides; and whether any steps are being taken to estimate its value for naval purposes?

The CIVIL LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Lambert)

It is understood that deposits of oil shale have recently been found in certain islands, but no reports have been received as to the sinking of trial borings to test the extent of the field and the quality of the shale.

Mr. J. HOGGE

Are you going to do so?

Mr. LAMBERT

No, Sir; the Admiralty will not do it.