§ 19. Mrs. GormanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to increase the revenue of his Department by allowing the private sector to use the oil pipelines under his control.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonSpare capacity on the MoD pipeline system has, for a number of years, been let to the private sector and revenues appropriated in aid. The situation is continuously monitored by our managing agents, the Oil and Pipelines Agency, to ensure maximum returns commensurate with strategic requirements.