HC Deb 02 December 1925 vol 188 c2194
7. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the percentage of fuel oil purchased from foreign countries and from the Dominions and British Colonies during the year 1924–25?

Mr. DAVIDSON:

80 per cent. was purchased from foreign countries and 20 per cent. from the British Empire.

Mr. RAMSDEN

Will the hon. Gentleman see that these purchases are made, when possible, from the Dominions and Colonies in preference to foreign countries?

Mr. DAVIDSON

I will consider that suggestion.