§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will identify the company set up by the British National Oil Corporation and the British Gas Corporation to order a drilling rig from Marathon 236W Shipbuilding (United Kingdom) Ltd. and the type of rig envisaged.
§ Mr. Gregor MacKenzieI have been asked to reply. Detailed arrangements for the formation of this company are still being discussed. Meanwhile the British National Oil Corporation has, on behalf of the parties concerned, been attempting to negotiate an order with Marathon Shipbuilders (UK) Ltd. for a type 116 jack-up drilling rig.