HC Deb 20 November 1917 vol 99 c999
29. Mr. DENMAN

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty whether the Government has yet begun to bore for petroleum in the United Kingdom?

The CIVIL LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Pretyman)

No, Sir.

Mr. DENMAN

In view of the continued delay, will control of the matter be handed over to persons more concerned with the getting of oil than with political disputation?

Mr. PRETYMAN

I cannot tell what the hon. Member means to suggest by that. The matter is in the hands of the Government, which is not concerned with political disputation, but is glad to avoid it.

Mr. CHANCELLOR

Is there any intention to proceed with the Bill?

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