§ 28. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he has taken designed to ensure 3W that no oil owned by British companies is exported, diverted or re-exported to Holland.
§ Mr. EmeryThe oil companies in the United Kingdom have undertaken to ensure that crude oil intended for this country is not diverted elsewhere.
30. Mr. Edward Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a further statement on the shortage of oil and petrol with particular reference to the measures which he anounced on 19th November.
§ Mr. EmeryIt is too soon yet to assess the effect of the measures which my right hon. Friend announced on 19th November. The situation is being very closely watched in conjunction with the oil companies.—[Vol. 864, c. 948–55.]
§ Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he is taking designed to ensure that oil companies get a fair share of available resources, with particular reference to Derbyshire ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanMy Department, with the collaboration of the oil industry, is arranging matters so that all its customers, including independent wholesalers, should receive the allocations to which they are entitled.