§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry at what rate oil demand grew in Great Britain during 1970 and 1971; and what are the most recent available figures for the current year and 1973.
§ Mr. EmeryThe available information is as follows:
INLAND DELIVERIES OF PETROLEUM IN GREAT BRITAIN Million tons Percentage increase on previous year or corresponding period of previous year 1970 92.7 6.6 1971 93.4 0.8 1972 January and February 18.4 4.3 It would be wrong of me to speculate on the levels of demand for the remainder of 1972 and for 1973.