§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Energy what provision he intends to make to ensure that public service transport companies and omnibus undertakings dependent for fuel supplies on Curran Oils Ltd. of Cardiff will have supplies of petrol and derv which are sufficent to ensure normal service for the public including school and works services.
§ Mr. David HowellThe local supplier is in the best position to respond to genuine local needs. If he proves to be unable to help his customers, it is of course open to those customers to approach other suppliers who may be better placed. If such approaches are not successful and details are made available to my Department, we may be able to offer help or advice. My Department has been in touch with Curran Oils Ltd. to establish the extent of the problem.