PETROLEUM (PRODUCTION) ACT, 1934. (Hansard, 24 March 1936)

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§ 42. Mr. R. J. TAYLOR
asked the Secretary for Mines how many licences have been issued to prospectors of natural oil?

§ Captain CROOKSHANK
Thirty-nine oil prospecting licences have been issued under the Petroleum (Production) Act, 1934.

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§ Captain CROOKSHANK
As the reply involves a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate them with the OFFICIAL REPORT.

§ The information is as follows:

§ Mr. SHINWELL
Have any of these licences been issued to companies of a limited liability character, and, in that event, has the general public been safeguarded against any unnecessary speculation?

§ Captain CROOKSHANK
That in-formation can be supplied after due notice has been given.