§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Energy what are the actual average amounts of money companies will have to find to finance their stocks if the Petroleum Stocks (Amendment) Order is implemented.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe position will vary from company to company depending on its supply arrangements, and no realistic average can be given. In deciding on the extent of obligations in accordance with the Order the Government will bear in mind the financial implications for individual companies.