HC Deb 22 January 1957 vol 563 c6W
56. Mr. Swingler

asked the Prime Minister if, to avoid confusion and for the period of petrol rationing, he will appoint one Minister to take charge of all affairs connected with the import, supply, and distribution of oil and oil products.

The Prime Minister

No. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Power is the one Minister responsible for all matters concerning supplies of oil. As to distribution, it is right that the Ministers who are concerned with different aspects of the problem should remain responsible.