HC Deb 27 February 1945 vol 408 cc1242-3W
Mr. Woods

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether it is the intention of the Government to retain ownership of the oil pipelines which have been laid down since the outbreak of war for the bulk transport of oil.

Major Lloyd George

It is the intention of the Government to retain ownership of the oil pipelines so long as they are required to meet the special emergency conditions for which they were laid down. The future use and ownership of the pipelines, when these conditions no longer exist, cannot be determined at present.