HC Deb 07 October 1931 vol 257 c1099W
Mr. L. SMITH

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can give an undertaking that, when contracts for fuel oil are being considered for the future requirements of His Majesty's Navy, a definite proportion of creosote oil will be purchased with a view to assisting home industry in this connection?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

While it is not practicable to give the undertaking suggested, my hon. Friend may rest assured that when future requirements of fuel oil are in question full consideration will be given to the possibility of including some creosote oil.