§ 62. Major COLVILLEasked the Secretary for Mines if he is aware of the situation in the shale oil industry in Scotland owing to the fall in price of imported oil and petrol; and what steps he proposes to take to assist?
§ The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Shinwell)The situation in the Scottish shale oil industry is receiving the consideration of the Government.
§ Major COLVILLECan the hon. Member assure us, in view of the serious situation in this industry, that he has made representations in the proper quarter that this home produced oil should be exempted in the event of any further duty being placed on motor spirit?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI can assure the hon. and gallant Member that I made proper representations to the proper quarter.