§ Mr. BluntTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will set out her policy for the adequate supply and distribution of motor transport fuels for the public service in all areas of the UK; and if she will make a statement. [98043]
§ Mr. WilsonThe public services are responsible for making their own provisions for obtaining transport fuels. However, the Department is responsible for contingency planning for any national emergency resulting in severe fuel shortages. These plans include measures for the supply and allocation of fuel to essential priority uses, including transport fuels for essential public services throughout the UK.