Petroleum Licences (Hansard, 25 July 1974)

HC Deb 25 July 1974 vol 877 c544W 544W

§ Mr. Skeet
asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether the granting of licences for new concessions will be the function of the British National Oil Corporation or of the Department of Energy.

§ Mr. Strang
The Department of Energy will continue to be responsible for the issue of petroleum licences.