§ 7. Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the amendment on the question of compensation for expropriation introduced in the Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly on 3rd December 1974 and co-sponsored by the United Kingdom still represents the position of Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. EnnalsYes, Sir.
§ Mr. BlakerMay we assume that that applies to North Sea oil licences?
§ Mr. EnnalsTerms for Government participation are being negotiated with the companies concerned with North Sea oil, and we intend to proceed with that by agreement.