HC Deb 05 March 1979 vol 963 cc591-2W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether his Department is still monitoring the oil embargo against Rhodesia; and, if not, when this responsibility ended.

Mr. Benn

The Department, in conjunction with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other Departments, keeps itself informed about sources of supply and stock available to Rhodesia. Constant monitoring of all possible sup

Details of coal imported to the United Kingdom during 1978 are tabulated below.

ply routes to Rhodesia is not practicable and has not been attempted.