HC Deb 18 July 1957 vol 573 cc147-8W
Mr. N. McLean

asked the Pay master-General the estimated yearly amount in tons of fuel oils and petrol expected to be landed at Inverness harbour during th next three years; and approximately what percentage this figure represents of the total amount of fuel oils and petrol used in the Highlands area.

Mr. Maudling

The information is not available in my Department. This type of forecasting is properly the commercial business of the oil companies who are always concerned to ensure that all parts of the country are adequately and economically supplied.

Mr. N. McLean

asked the Paymaster-General what storage facilities for oil and petrol already exist or it is intended to construct in the near future in the Inverness Harbour area.

Mr. Maudling

I am making inquiries and will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.