§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy to what extent he is collaborating with the EEC over new refinery 184W construction and extensions in the United Kingdom; and whether, in reaching his decisions, he is giving proper weight to the representations made by existing refiners.
Mr. SennThis topic has been discussed by the EEC Energy Council on several occasions and I have undertaken to consult both sides of the refining industry before giving my final view. My first tripartite meeting on this and other refinery problems was held on 24th January.