HC Deb 12 March 1924 vol 170 cc2366-7W
Sir F. WISE

asked the President of the Board of Trade what percentage of imported petrol comes from the Anglo-Persian oilfields?

Mr. ALEXANDER

During the year ending 31st December, 1923, 5.4 per cent. of the imports of petroleum spirit into this country were imported direct from Persia. In addition, 320,433,790 gallons of crude oil were imported from Persia to be refined in this country.