§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy taking the original purchase price for natural gas of 2.87p per therm as 100, what is the approximate figure for Frigg gas; and if he will estimate the figures for future purchase from 334W (a) the United Kingdom continental shelf and (b) abroad.
§ Mr. Norman LamontPrices obtained by licensees are a matter for them and the British Gas Corporation, and are commercially confidential. I am not able to estimate the prices which will be reached in future negotiations.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy what percentage of the current gas oil price is employed by the British Gas Corporation as a basis for fixing the price of gas for suply to (a) new contracts and (b) renewed contracts.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThis is a matter for the British Gas Corporation. I shall ask the chairman to write to my hon. Friend.