§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the occasions when he has discussed exploitation of North Sea oil resources, including the next round of licences in the North Sea, with overseas Governments.
§ Mr. BennI have had numerous meetings at which I have discussed our oil policy with representatives of foreign Governments both at home and overseas 507W since taking my present office. I always take the opportunity to tell other Governments about progress. As I have already told the House—[Vol. 930, c. 324–6 and Vol. 930, c. 719–31]—I recently visited Norway on two occasions to discuss important matters relating to our common interests in North Sea oil and gas with the Norwegian Government.