§ 77. Mr. C. S. Taylorasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what consideration he has given to the purchase of petroleum from Poland; and with what result.
§ Mr. GaitskellPetroleum is not regularly exported from Poland, but some small quantities of motor spirit were recently offered for sale and two cargoes have been imported into the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. TaylorIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Australian Government have been making purchases of petroleum from Poland and not paying dollars for it?
§ Mr. GaitskellAccording to my information, the Australian Government gave permission to importers to import petroleum from Poland, but they were unable to obtain any.