Fuel Supplies

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Rhagfyr 1973.

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Photo of Mr Edward Leadbitter Mr Edward Leadbitter , Hartlepools, The 12:00, 5 Rhagfyr 1973

What observations can the right hon. Gentleman make on stories in the Press today that about 25 per cent. of our petrol is going to Holland? Secondly, will he comment on the situation in Hartlepool, where a ship is standing in the port taking on board 5,000 to 6,000 tons of diesel oil without, I am informed, any restrictions from the Department of Trade and Industry. Will he, finally, comment on the fact that the Hartlepool Steel Corporation asserts that it has suffered a 25 per cent. cut in its output because of a 30 per cent. cut in fuel resources in the past three weeks? Is he aware that I object very much to this?