§ 19. Mr. Cledwyn Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will give details of the exploratory operations for oil and natural gas in the Celtic Sea planned to the end of 1976; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BennConsent has been sought to drill two wells. The timing of drilling within the initial six-year term of the licences is at the discretion of the licensees: further drilling during the year will depend to a considerable extent on the success or failure of the planned wells.