HC Deb 16 March 1948 vol 448 c234W
99. Mr. Bramall

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what is the reason for the planned increase in civilian oil imports in 1948, compared with 1947, as shown in the Economic Survey for 1948.

Mr. Robens

This is due partly to increased industrial consumption of fuel oil and partly to the need to safeguard civilian stocks.

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