§ 39. Mr. Garro Jonesasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what was the total consumption of light and heavy oils in the Royal Air Force in the financial year 1936–37; how much of this was home-produced petrol; and what was the total price paid for oils in that financial year?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadIt would be contrary to practice, and would not be in the public interest to give the information requested.
§ Mr. Garro JonesWhat new element of public interest has arisen in the last two years which has made it necessary for the Air Ministry to change its practice in this matter?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadThere is no new element. I think the hon. Member will recollect that he asked a question of a similar nature not long ago and received a similar answer.