HC Deb 20 July 1938 vol 338 c2225W
Major Procter

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he can give details of the United Kingdom consumption in 1935, 1936, and 1937, respectively, of motor spirit, other spirit, and heavy oils?

Captain Crookshank

The quantities of motor spirit, other spirit, and heavy oils estimated to be available for consumption in 1935, 1936 and 1937 based on imports and home production less exports and re-exports were as follows:

— 1935. 1936. 1927.
Million gallons.
Motor Spirit … 1,306 1,378 1,456
Other Spirit … 36 41 43
Heavy Oils … 1,204* 1,259* 1,355*
* Including fuel oil shipped for the use of steamers, etc., engaged in the foreign trade (including fishing vessels) which amounted to 311, 302 and 343 million gallons respectively in 1935. 1936 and 1937.