HC Deb 21 March 1939 vol 345 c1103
18. Mr. Kirby

asked the Secretary for Mines what progress has been made in the initial stages of boring for oil in the Formby district of Lancashire; and whether the results to date give any indication of the presence of oil in that district?

Mr. Cross

The licence for the Formby district was only recently granted and exploration work has just commenced.

Sir T. Rosbotham

Can the hon. Member say whether oil has been found?

Mr. Cross

I do not know.