§ Major GLYNasked the President of the Board of Trade whether there is at present in the country an abnormally large stock of petrol; whether it is anticipated that difficulty will be soon experienced in providing tank storage accommodation for the Government stocks of petrol that are still on order for delivery in this country from the United States; and whether it is contemplated at an early date to remove the various restrictions imposed on the petroleum distributing trade in this country, with a view to reducing the cost of petrol to consumers?
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§ Sir A. GEDDESSo far as the Board of Trade is aware there is not at present in the country an abnormally large stock of petrol imported for civil consumption. The Government still hold large stocks of petrol imported for military purposes, but these are being gradually reduced. All motor spirit purchased by the Government for civil consumption has already arrived and has been handed over to the distributing companies. It is my desire to remove the restrictions at the earliest possible moment.