HC Deb 28 December 1919 vol 123 c1247
20. Viscount CURZON

asked whether it is the policy of the Home Office to encourage the bulk storage of petrol in underground tanks?

Mr. SHORTT

I am advised that bulk storage in underground tanks is by far the safest, most convenient, and most economical method of keeping petrol, and that this method should be encouraged.

Sir F. FLANNERY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say that it is the policy of his Department to increase the amount of storage in this country for oil fuel of all kinds?

Mr. SHORTT

I think that is so.

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