HC Deb 31 July 1935 vol 304 cc2671-2W
Mr. G. STRAUSS

asked the Secretary for Mines whether, in giving permission for boring for oil at Worth, in Sussex, he made any conditions for the preservation of the amenities of the district?

Captain CROOKSHANK

Drilling for oil at Worth has been in progress since September, 1931. The work is being done under a licence granted in July, 1931, under the Petroleum (Production) Act, 1918. Provision is made in the licence requiring the licensee to carry out operations in a proper and workmanlike manner and inspections made from time to time by a representative of the Department show that this provision is being observed.