Oil Conversion

Oral Answers to Questions — Oil Supplies – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 13 Mawrth 1947.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Erroll Mr Frederick Erroll , Altrincham and Sale 12:00, 13 Mawrth 1947

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what recommendations he has made to the manufacturers of oil burning equipment as regards the size of installation to which priority should be given.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

The size of an installation is only one of the considerations affecting the priority of conversion; local difficulties in coal distribution, the particular type of coal to be saved, the capacity of local oil distribution facilities and the time estimated to be required to complete the conversion are other important factors.

Photo of Mr Frederick Erroll Mr Frederick Erroll , Altrincham and Sale

Other things being equal, surely manufacturers should give priority to the largest fuel consumers?

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

Priority has been arranged.

Photo of Mr Cyril Osborne Mr Cyril Osborne , Louth Borough

Is the Minister aware that certain conversions have not taken place because the people concerned have asked for a three months' guarantee of oil which has been refused, and will he look into this?

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

If the hon. Member knows of any industrial firm who have asked for a three months' guarantee which has been refused, he might let me know.