HC Deb 15 November 1948 vol 458 c2W
33. Mr. Platts-Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many tons of petrol have been used for the Berlin air-lift to the last convenient date.

Mr. McNeil

The consumption of petrol by United Kingdom machines (R.A.F. and civil) in the Berlin air lift from 28th June to 6th November inclusive was 30,000 tons.

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