HC Deb 09 June 1982 vol 25 cc117-8W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he proposes to establish in the United Kingdom a State oil stockpile comparable with the strategic stockpile in the United States of America to be used to promote equilibrium between supply and demand in times of crisis.

Mr. Gray

No.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) of the 90 days oil stockpile required by the International Energy Agency and the European Economic Community, what part is held by the State and the private sector in the United Kingdom;

The figures refer to whole-time equivalents at 30 September 1981.