§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Energy what pressures were being brought by the EEC to take over the proposed North Sea gas-gathering pipeline; if the matter is being referred to the European Court of Justice; what steps he is taking to offset this EEC pressure; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BennI am not aware of any attempt by the Community to take over the proposed gas-gathering project, nor is the matter being referred to the European Court.