HC Deb 21 January 1948 vol 446 c40W
98. Mr. Erroll

asked the Secretary of State for War how much petrol was consumed by B.A.O.R. during July-December, 1947; and what was the corresponding amount consumed by the Eighth Army during the same months of 1942.

Mr. M. Stewart

During the period in 1947 mentioned the amount of motor spirit consumed by the Army in Germany and certain organisations dependent on it was approximately 114,000 tons. Figures are not available showing the amount consumed by the Eighth Army in 1942.