§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Energy if the United Kingdom will be a free agent, so far as selling prices are concerned, when it is in a position to export either crude oil or refined products derived from the North Sea.
§ Mr. John SmithIt is the Government's intention that North Sea oil should be disposed of at market prices.
338Wgas production platforms, showing in each case the field for which the platform has been ordered, the yard where it is being built, the date on which the order was given, the date on which completion was anticipated at the time of ordering, and the date of completion currently expected.
§ Mr. John SmithThe following table outlines the orders for oil and gas production platforms in hand with United Kingdom yards.