asked the Minister of Defence the amount of petroleum products consumed by the Armed Forces of the Crown during the year ending 30th June, 1947; and whether he will specify the amount of motor spirit, aviation spirit, lubricating oil, gas oil, fuel oil and diesel oil, and kerosene included in the total.

The total is about four million tons, made up of 1,065,000 tons of motor spirit, 304,000 tons of aviation spirit, 72,000 tons of lubricating oil, 2,507,000 tons of gas, fuel and diesel oil, and 62,000 tons of kerosene.

Can my right hon. Friend say what is the dollar expenditure involved in this?

I was not asked that question, but I will send the desired information to my hon. Friend.

Could the Minister give instructions that, in order to conserve petrol and oil, all vehicles should strictly observe the speed limit restrictions throughout the country?

That sounds reasonable to me.

Can my right hon. Friend say what saving on the four million tons' consumption it is estimated will be made for the ensuing 12 months from 30th June, 1947?

That will be dealt with in connection with the Estimates.

Could the Minister say what part of this considerable sum is used at all.

Yes, Sir, upon notice.