HC Deb 05 December 1960 vol 631 c835
18. Mr. Boyden

asked the Minister of Power what was the cost in foreign exchange of importing petrol and fuel oil, respectively, into the United Kingdom during 1959.

Mr. George

It is not possible to isolate these figures, but there were also substantial exports of petrol and fuel oil and the net foreign exchange cost is probably small.

Mr. Boyden

Because of the American currency difficulties, have the American Government, or any American firms, made approaches to the Government to alter the basis of the arrangement made at Suez in respect of foreign oil?

Mr. George

That question should be addressed to another Department.

Mr. Manuel

Which one?

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