HC Deb 28 March 1979 vol 965 c186W
Mr. Norman Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will report on the progress he has made in monitoring the practice of the major oil companies in diverting and re-exporting both crude oil and refined product away from Great Britain to the highest bidder abroad; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Benn

The pattern of imports and exports of crude oil products has been monitored since mid-February. I shall continue to keep a close watch on the position.