§ Mr. Martenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether loans from the European Investment Bank were being negotiated for (a) £18 million for the extension of the natural gas distribution network in Great Britain and (b) £5 million for oil exploration and production techniques in the North Sea during October 1974; and if they have yet been made.
§ Mr. DellNegotiations between the European Investment Bank and potential borrowers are confidential. If the hon. Member will write to me explaining what he has in mind, I shall try to help. But I know of no loans which exactly fit the details in the Question.