§ Mr. Geoffrey Hirstasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many tons of crude oil or petroleum were sold in the last 12 months under arrangements of his Department or with the permission of his Department to Japan; and whether payment was made or arranged in dollars or sterling.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerImports into Japan of crude oil from sources under British control have amounted to 66,000 tons since 1st January, 1950, when shipments of crude oil were recommenced. Imports of petroleum products in the last 12 months consisted of some 3,000 tons of fuel oil. Payment is made in sterling.