HC Deb 26 April 1937 vol 323 c31
51. Mr. J. Henderson (for Mr. Dobbie)

asked the Secretary for Mines whether a definite commencement has yet been made to provide the additional tankage necessary to store an adequate reserve supply of mineral oil to meet a national emergency?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Dr. Burgin)

I have been asked to reply. The answer is in the affirmative.