§ 26. Mr. A. Robertsasked the Minister of Power what is the amount of liquid methane imported into the United Kingdom since the 1st January, 1961; and what has been the cost to his Department.
§ Mr. GeorgeThe answers are "None" and "Nothing". The cost of the earlier experimental imports was borne by the Gas Council.
§ Mr. RobertsMay I take it from that reply that the complete cessation of imports of liquid gas will continue, or am I to understand that we are really awaiting a report by the Minister on the imports that have already taken place?
§ Mr. GeorgeThe hon. Member must not assume that imports of liquid methane will not at some time be resumed, but at the moment the position is as he has stated, and my right hon. Friend is awaiting final proposals from the Gas Council.
§ Mr. RobertsWill it be possible to have the report on the implications of this within the next few months?
§ Mr. GeorgeThere is no report in existence in regard to these proceedings, but my right hon. Friend promised to come to the House after he had had final proposals from the Gas Council, which he still awaits.