§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied that there will continue to be an adequate supply of petrol for the ambulance services; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungThe majority of health authorities obtain petrol for their ambulances through either a central contract for bulk supplies, arranged and serviced by the Department of Environment—Property Services Agency—or through contracts placed with local garages
Supplies under these arrangements have been subject to cut-backs similar to those suffered by other users. In the main any supply difficulties have been overcome through the co-operation of the Department of Environment—Property Services Agency—and the supplier.
I am satisfied that the present arrangements should avoid any disruption to emergency calls on the ambulance service but the position is being kept under review.