§ 48. Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Energy if, following the announcement by the French Government of the intention to manufacture Carbyrol, he will seek to hold discussions with motor manufacturers, producers of synthetic fuels, and the Commission of the European Economic Community with a view to establishing compatible and interchangeable standards for fuels and vehicle internal combustion engines within the European Economic Community and wider afield; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontInternational standards for the alcohol content of petrol are under discussion in the European Economic Community. The motor and oil industries are represented in these discussions.