HC Deb 18 June 1924 vol 174 c2100
16. Sir C. COBB

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what is the estimated consumption of oil fuel necessary for the use of the Royal Navy for the year 1924–25; whether this is an increase on the year 1923–24; whether it is estimated that the necessary amount will increase from year to year; and how much of the required quantity could be obtained in case of emergency front sources under British control and entirely outside the international oil combines?

Mr. AMMON

I regret that it is not in the public interest to furnish the particulars asked for.