71. Mr. Idwal Jonesasked the Paymaster-General what further steps have been taken to explore the possible natural oil resources of Britain; how many borings have been drilled during recent years; and what was the maximum depth reached.
§ Mr. MaudlingI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Chigwell (Mr. Biggs-Davison) on 11th February. 59 borings have been made over the last three years and the maximum depth reached was 7,559 feet.