§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has authorised the remission of royalties in any case affecting the North Sea in order to facilitate the development of marginal fields.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonNo refund of royalties has been authorised. One request was made and refused. The field in question is being developed.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he is contemplating changes in petroleum revenue tax to assist the development of marginal fields in the North Sea, or whether he is contemplating other changes in the Petroleum and Submarine Pipe-Lines Act 1975 to facilitate the same effect
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonThe operation of the fiscal regime relating to the United Kingdom Continental Shelf is the subject of regular review, including the provisions to encourage development of marginal fields.