HC Deb 28 January 1957 vol 563 c124W
126. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a further statement on the amount of oil now allowed to oil-driven fishing vessels.

Mr. Godber

Fishing vessels are at present receiving normal supplies of fuel oil and paraffin and 90 per cent. of normal supplies of diesel oil. Sufficient petrol is being made available to meet the needs of all who depend on fishing for a livelihood.