HC Deb 23 November 1973 vol 864 c560W
Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether any oil tankers believed to have been en route to the United Kingdom have been diverted elsewhere; and whether any oil has been shipped abroad from the United Kingdom since the cutback of supplies from the Middle East.

Mr. Emery

I am not aware of oil consigned to the United Kingdom being diverted elsewhere.

Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many days' supply of oil at current rates of consumption is now in stock.

Mr. Emery

I do not think it would be helpful to give estimates of the stock position from day to day. Fluctuations may occur for a variety of reasons. There has been some reduction of stocks during November. The latest figure is approximately 64 days.

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