HC Deb 03 April 1973 vol 854 c92W
Mr. Brewis

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects oil exploration work to start off the west coast of Scotland.

Mr. Emery

Exploration off the west coast of the Orkney and Shetland Islands is in progress. During 1972, over 4,500 miles of seismic surveys were carried out there and one well was drilled. Further drilling is expected this summer.