HC Deb 17 March 1969 vol 780 cc36-7W
Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give the estimated contribution made by the British oil industry to the United Kingdom balance of payments in 1968; and if he will set out in the OFFICIAL REPORT the method by which this contribution is calculated.

Mr. Harold Lever

An estimate is not available for 1968. I would refer the hon. Member to paragraph 51 of the Fuel Policy White Paper (Cmnd. 3438) which sets out the main elements behind the estimates given there for 1965.