HC Deb 15 June 1967 vol 748 c125W
Mr. Woodnutt

asked the President of the Board of Trade what proportion of oil imported into the United Kingdom was carried in foreign tankers in the years 1965 and 1966 and for the period of three months ended 31st March, 1967.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

The proportion of petroleum, including petroleum products, imported into the United Kingdom in overseas tankers in 1965 was 62 per cent. and in 1966 71 per cent. Corresponding information for the three months ended 31st March, 1967, is not yet available.

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