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Tuesday, November 13, 1973

OEL SITUATION IN HONG KONG REVIEWED

The Oil Distribution Committee comprising government officers and

representatives of the oil companies met for two hours this morning under

the chairmanship of Mr. Roy Porter.

The Committee reviewed the oil situation in Hong Kong and carried

out a preliminary examination into ways in which distribution would best

be carried out should the supply of oil and petroleum products be seriously

reduced.

The Committee initiated a number of research projects associated

with distribution and consumption and of details of users of oil and

petroleum products. It requested the oil companies to provide data to

assist with these research projects.

Measures which would help to counter any black-market activities

and profiteering were considered in the event that a system of controls

had to be enforced.

A further meeting of the Committee is likely later this week,

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