HC Deb 20 December 1973 vol 866 c368W
Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the Electricity (Industrial and Commercial Use) (Control) Order 1973 is intended to exempt from control all firms involved in the supply of equipment and services for North Sea Oil production.

Mr. Emery

The Government do not wish the progress of oil production to be interrupted. Those firms which are essential to the supply of equipment and services for North Sea oil production will be granted appropriate licences.