§ 4. Commander Viscount CURZONasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the present position with regard to the import of fuel for internal combustion engines from all sources; and if there is reason to fear a very serious shortage of such fuel in the near future?
§ Sir R. HORNEImports of petrol appear to be substantially maintained, and I see no reason to anticipate a shortage in the immediate future.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that out of 145 oil concerns in America, no fewer than 125 are unable to obtain any oil whatsoever?
§ Sir R. HORNEI am not aware of those facts.