§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade, in view of the fact that the recent allocation of aviation fuel is having an adverse effect on the balance of payments, if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TebbitI have no reason to believe that British airlines have been obliged to reduce their services any more than other airlines operating to and from this country. Reductions of service, although regrettable, are necessary if we are to reduce our consumption of oil products this year by 5 per cent.