§ Mr. Sharpasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what schemes for the denial of oil to the enemy are still in force; and who are the recipients of the £500,000 which it is estimated will be paid under such schemes during 1948–49.
§ Mr. RobensNo schemes for the denial of oil are still in force. The provision of £500,000 is for compensation due in respect of the denial of the Sarawak and Brunei fields to the Japanese in 1941.