§ Dr. Mawhinneyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what progress has been achieved with the disposal of offshore exploration acreage covered by the British Gas Corporation (Further Disposal of Offshore Interests) Directions 1983.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI have now approved without modification the schemes submitted by the corporation under clauses 3 and 5 of the British Gas Corporation (Further Disposal of Offshore Interests) Directions 1983. I have specified that these schemes shall come into force on 1 November 1983. I am most grateful to the corporation for its co-operation and expedition in the drawing up of the schemes.