HC Deb 30 July 1956 vol 557 c905
30. Mr. K. Thompson

asked the Minister of Supply what steps he has taken to test the efficiency of the new 100-octane grades of petrol for use in Government vehicles.

Mr. Maudling

None, Sir. Government vehicles are not designed for this grade of fuel.

Mr. Thompson

Is my right hon. Friend aware that very considerable claims are made for these types of petrol, which may or may not be valid? In the public interest, will my right hon. Friend not use his resources to have this kind of test made and the results published, so that we may all know what is really happening?

Mr. Maudling

I understand that these fuels are expressly declared to be suitable for engines with high compression ratios, and those types of engines are not used in Government vehicles.