HC Deb 05 March 1979 vol 963 c594W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has any evidence that international oil companies are now directing shipments of crude oil, originally destined for the United Kingdom, to other countries while the vessels are en route from the producing nation.

Mr. Benn

I have instituted special monitoring procedures to ensure that there is no improper diversion of oil supplies away from the United Kingdom.