§ 84. Mr. Draysonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what encouragement his Department is giving to manufacturers in this country of dollar-saving motor spirit.
§ Mr. RobensPetrol which is produced in the United Kingdom from indigenous crude oil or other indigenous raw250W materials is exempt from the payment of the duty of 9d. a gallon charged on imported petrol or petrol refined from imported crude oil. In addition, the hon. Member will be aware that, with the approval of the Government, the oil companies have embarked on a large expansion of refinery capacity in the United Kingdom for the production of motor spirit and other products from imported crude oil.