HC Deb 28 September 1915 vol 74 cc721-2
51. Mr. G. TERRELL

asked the Minister of Munitions whether, in view of the large sums now being paid for oil for the Army and Navy, any of the oil companies have been placed on the list of controlled firms?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

It is only possible to declare an establishment controlled if it is engaged in the manufacture or repair of munitions within the meaning of Section 3 of the Munitions of War Act. So the answer is in the negative.