HC Deb 24 February 1955 vol 537 cc199-200W
100. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has now received the report of the Economic Commission for Europe on the effect of international oil cartels on European prices; whether he will make the report available to hon. Members: and whether he will make a statement on the matter.

Mr. Turton

This document, which has been received, is a study prepared by the Secretariat of the Economic Commission for Europe on their own initiative and responsibility. It is to be considered by the Governments who participate in the work of the Commission at a meeting of the Commission's Coal Committee which is to be held on 9th and 10th March. The study has been circulated by the Secretariat as a restricted document and, therefore, I cannot make it available to hon. Members.

101. Mr. de Freitas

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs who will be the British representative on the Coal Committee of the Economic Commission for Europe when it discusses the report suggesting that the price of Middle East oil to European countries could be lowered significantly.

Mr. Turton

The United Kingdom representative on the Coal Committee of the Economic Commission for Europe is Mr. A. Franklyn-Williams, an Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Fuel and Power.