§ 21. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister for Energy what delay there has been in laying the pipeline from the Forties field; and what steps he is taking to accelerate its completion.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinDue mainly to damage by a dragging anchor, it was not possible to complete construction of the pipeline last year. Completion is scheduled in 1974 in time for the start of production in 1975.
§ 25. Mr. Sproatasked the Minister for Energy what discussions he has had with bodies in the north-east of Scotland with a view to speeding up the development of 206W North Sea oil; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinWithin 10 days of my Department being set up, the Secretary of State and the Minister of State visited North-East Scotland. They met representatives of a number of bodies concerned and will consult them further in considering ways and means of accelerating production.