§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what action he is taking to ensure that gas from the Hutton, Thistle, Brae and Beryl fields is not flared.
§ Mr. John MooreThe Thistle and Beryl fields are already in production; both development programmes provide for gas injection in anticipation of subsequent gas recovery. Prospective new developments such as Brae, Hutton, North Beryl and North East Thistle have not yet been the subject of formal development proposals but all licensees will be aware of the need for new developments to provide for maximum economic recovery of hydro-carbons including associated gas. I also refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Exeter (Mr. Hannam) on 5 July.