HC Deb 03 November 1971 vol 825 cc3-4W
Sir J. Gilmour

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what repre- sentations he has received about taking steps to meter the deliveries in bulk of petrol and fuel oils; whether he considers such action is necessary: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lawson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals he has for ensuring that with the bulk supply of fuel oil and petrol delivery is made by such means as will enable the recipient to feel confidence in the accuracy of the measure employed: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ridley:

I have been considering the problem of dealing with short measure in bulk deliveries of fuel oil to domestic consumers and to others, and of petrol to retailers, following representations from petrol retailers and local weights and measures authorities. I shall be consulting the oil industry shortly with a view to making an order under the Weights and Measures Act, 1963, specifying new measuring arrangements in this field designed to remove the possibility of wrong delivery.