§ 34. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Minister of Power what is the average cost per therm to the developers of producing North Sea gas, spreading exploration and development costs over a 20-year period.
§ Mr. MarshCost estimates made by my Department are confidential. They inevitably rest on a number of assumptions since actual costs have not yet been incurred; and they make use of information given to my Department in strict confidence.
Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Power whether North Sea gas will be provided to the various gas boards at a uniform price.
§ Mr. MarshI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given him by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary on 19th June, in the debate on the Gas Industry (Borrowing Powers) Order.—[Vol. 748, c. 1364.]