§ 27. Sir G. Nabarroasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, having regard to the onset of fuel shortages, including crude oil and petrol, in Europe and North America, what steps he is taking to safeguard and improve United Kingdom petroleum refining prospects, and exports of petroleum products.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanThe Government continue to encourage the development of refining in the United Kingdom both to meet home demand and to provide some surplus for export.