§ 50. Mr. Croninasked the Minister of Power (1) why there has been an increase of nearly 38 per cent. in the cost per ton of imported residual fuel oils between January, 1967 and January, 1968;
(2) if he will give the reasons for the increase of more than 25 per cent. in the price per ton of naphtha imported for gas-making during January, 1968, compared with January, 1967.
§ Mr. FreesonBecause of the closure of the Suez Canal and devaluation.