§ Mr. Laurence Reedasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he will offer new drilling concessions to oil companies on the British continental shelf; and whether he will include the Rockall Bank among the newly designated areas.
§ Mr. RidleyA decision has not yet been taken, but we expect shortly to make an announcement about the timing and extent of an invitation for further appli-
Per cent. Coal Petroleum Natural gas Nuclear electricity Hydro-electricity 1965 … 62.2 34.6 0.4 2.0 0.8 1970 … 47.0 44.7 4.7 2.8 0.8