§ 12. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what proportion of lubricating oil used by the Royal Air Force during the last year came from Russia?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe proportion of Russian oil in the lubricating oil for aero engines used last year may be taken as about 50 per cent.
§ Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYIn view of the danger of being dependent on any foreign country, is my right hon. Friend not taking steps to increase the proportion that is obtained in this country?
§ Mr. CHORLTONMay I ask my right hon. Friend if all this oil cannot be obtained from sources within the British Empire?
§ Sir P. SASSOONNo. None of it can.