HC Deb 21 January 1974 vol 867 c225W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Minister for Energy what recent measures he has taken to ensure adequate supplies of petrol in rural areas.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The arrangements made by the Department of Trade and Industry, and being continued by my Department, in conjunction with the oil industry to deal with the petrol supply position in rural areas have been working satisfactorily and do not at present call for further action on my part.