❓ Ms Warnock inquired about the government's plan to conduct another inquiry into energy use in transport, similar to one held in 1979 during a Middle East oil shortage. The Minister responded that no such inquiry is planned, but outlined existing emergency management frameworks for liquid fuel shortages.
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(2) Does the Government plan another "Energy use in Transport" inquiry along the lines of that held by a previous Government in 1979, at the time of a previous Middle East oil shortage? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister
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(1) Under the emergency management framework administered by the State Emergency Management Advisory Committee (SEMAC), the Office of Energy is the Management Authority for liquid fuel shortages. In concert with industry, the Office has developed the State Liquid Fuel Shortage Plan. The plan provides a methodical approach and details the steps to be taken in managing a petroleum products shortage emergency in Western Australia. The plan provides for the rationing of liquid fuel sales using provisions contained in the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act 1972. (2) No.
Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Under the emergency management framework administered by the State Emergency Management Advisory Committee (SEMAC), the Office of Energy is the Management Authority for liquid fuel shortages. In concert with industry, the Office has developed the State Liquid Fuel Shortage Plan. The plan provides a methodical approach and details the steps to be taken in managing a petroleum products shortage emergency in Western Australia. The plan provides for the rationing of liquid fuel sales using provisions contained in the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act 1972. (2) No.
Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Under the emergency management framework administered by the State Emergency Management Advisory Committee (SEMAC), the Office of Energy is the Management Authority for liquid fuel shortages. In concert with industry, the Office has developed the State Liquid Fuel Shortage Plan. The plan provides a methodical approach and details the steps to be taken in managing a petroleum products shortage emergency in Western Australia. The plan provides for the rationing of liquid fuel sales using provisions contained in the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act 1972. (2) No.
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