§ Mr. Roderickasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will encourage the petrol companies to ensure sufficient petrol supplies for people in rural areas, without any form of public transport, and those with limited public transport, to get to and from their place of work.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanI have been asked to reply.
The arrangements made between my Department and the Oil Industry Emergency Committee should ensure that within the prescribed limit supplies are available for people in rural areas.