HC Deb 26 March 1990 vol 170 c86W
20. Mr. Hind

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what proportion of petrol sold in Britain is lead-free; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Currently about 30 per cent. of petrol sold is unleaded. This is an increase from 4 per cent. in January 1989.

41. Mr. Tredinnick

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the increase in the consumption of unleaded petrol in the east midlands in the last six months; and how many petrol pumps have been converted for unleaded petrol.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Regional information on the consumption of unleaded petrol is not available centrally. However, United Kingdom deliveries of unleaded petrol increased by 23 per cent. between July 1989 and January 1990, from 23 per cent. of total petrol deliveries in July 1989 to 30 per cent. in January 1990.

No information is available on how many petrol pumps have been converted for unleaded petrol, but the Institute of Petroleum estimates that over 90 per cent. of retail petrol outlets now sell unleaded petrol.