§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he expects any further prospecting for oil west of Orkney and Shetland.
§ Mr. John SmithNineteen exploration wells remain to be drilled under current production licences issued for areas west of Orkney and Shetland. Licensees have until March 1978 to drill these wells and there is no evidence to suggest that they will not fulfil their obligations.