HC Deb 13 December 1972 vol 848 c156W
Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much of the £50 million made available for the exploration of non-ferrous minerals in Great Britain has been spent to date; and what part of this has been spent investigating the mineral bearing potential of the Continental Shelf.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Work involving assistance of over £1,100,000 has been approved in principle; none of it relates to the Continental Shelf.