HC Deb 31 July 1978 vol 955 c106W
Mr. Miscampbell

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the latest estimate of gas reserves in the Irish Sea.

Dr. Mabon

As the discovery in block 110/2 has not yet been fully appraised, no firm estimates of these reserves have yet been made. In the light of present knowledge I have no reason to dissent from the figure of 2 trillion to 3 trillion cubic feet recently quoted by the chairman of the British Gas Corporation.