HC Deb 11 July 1960 vol 626 c80W
Mr. Spriggs

asked the Minister of Power how many foreign oil companies are marketing their oil and motor spirits in the United Kingdom; in which countries these companies are registered: and what reciprocal trade agreements exist with the countries of origin.

Mr. Wood

Most of this trade is done by British and Anglo-Dutch concerns and by the United Kingdom subsidiaries of five other international oil groups. These groups are based on countries where British-owned companies enjoy the same freedom to trade as others.