HC Deb 22 November 1956 vol 560 cc105-6W
Captain Pilkington

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what representations he has made to the United States Government in order to secure extra oil supplies for this country during the present shortage.

Mr. Dodds-Parker

As my hon. and gallant Friend is aware, the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation has set up special machinery for dealing with the general repercussions on the member countries of the present difficulty in obtaining supplies of fuels and other materials for Europe. This action has been welcomed by the United States Government, which is a full associate member of the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation. I am not in a position to give the House further details at this stage.