HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 c237W
Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how much of the motor spirit imported for the months of March, April and May this year was used by the military and how much for civil requirements; and what are the corresponding figures for March, April and May, 1939.

Mr. Shinwell

The quantities in tons of motor spirit, including aviation spirit, imported in March, April and May of 1939 and 1946 respectively, according to the Trade and Navigation Accounts, were as follow:

1939 1946
tons. tons.
March … … 449,000 606,000
April … … 472,000 383,000
May … … 413,000 206,000

As I indicated to the hon. Member for Monmouth (Mr. P. Thorneycroft) on 21st May, I do not feel able to give separate figures for military and civilian requirements.

Forward to