HC Deb 31 March 1982 vol 21 cc111-2W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what meetings have taken place in March between Ministers and officials of his Department and private companies affected by the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Bill; and what subjects were discussed.

Mr. Gray

The figures for capital expenditure in the United Kingdom energy industries are set out in the following table. Capital expenditure data in constant prices prepared by CSO use 1975 as the base year.

Mr. Gray

All oil companies operating in the United Kingdom continental shelf are likely to be affected by the provisions of the Bill in one way or another. I am in regular touch with those companies on a variety of issues.