HC Deb 01 December 1937 vol 329 c2092W
Mr. Edwards

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can give an estimate of the amount of shipping required to convey the oil annually imported into this country?

Captain Wallace

It is estimated that rather less than 200 tankers each of 10,000 tons dead weight would, if constantly employed, be required to carry the quantity of oil imported into this country in 1936.