§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he proposes to announce the terms and conditions for the eighth round of licences to be issued under the Petroleum (Production) Act 1934 and the Continental Shelf Act 1964.
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§ Mr. GrayNo decisions have yet been taken on the nature and timing of an eighth round of offshore licensing.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the total amount of oil produced from the North Sea in 1981 and the percentage thereof delivered to United Kingdom refineries.
§ Mr. GrayFigures for the year 1981 will not be available until mid-February. In the 11 months January to November 1981 total oil production—including condensate and associated gases—from the United Kingdom continental shelf and on land amounted to 81.6 million tonnes of which 43 per cent. was delivered to United Kingdom refineries.