HC Deb 12 July 1920 vol 131 c1983W
Mr. NEWBOULD

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is proposed to take action in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee which investigated the price of petroleum; and, if so, when?

Sir R. HORNE

The recommendations of the Sub-Committee on Motor Fuel, under the Profiteering Act, were very fully considered, but it was not found practicable to take any action on them except so far as concerns power alcohol. The question of alcohol is being investigated by an officer attached to the Fuel Research Board, and provisions relating to it are contained in the Finance Bill.

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