HC Deb 06 December 1965 vol 722 c42W
Mr. Varley

asked the Minister of Power, if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT a comprehensive statement containing all the criteria and statistical information relating to the burden or beneficial effect which the importing of fuel oil has on Great Britain's balance of payments.

Mr. Frederick Lee

No. It is misleading to consider the balance of payments implications for a particular petroleum product. The recent White Paper on Fuel Policy sets out the general considerations.