Band Quote by Winston Churchill
“Immense deposits of kimmeridge clay, containing the oil-bearing bands or seams, stretch across England from Dorsetshire to Lincolnshire. [An early political recognition of the native resource. The Geological Survey had identified the inflammable oil shale in reports since at least 1888.]”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Debate on Energy Resources, 1930
England’s oil‑rich shale stretches across the country, a strategic resource noted since the 19th century.
In simple terms: England has extensive oil shale.
Consider strategic resource development.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- energy policy
- industrial planning
- regional development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can this resource be used responsibly?
- What are the economic benefits?
Exploitation may face environmental concerns.