HC Deb 27 November 1984 vol 68 cc425-6W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he intends to introduce new arrangements for onshore petroleum licensing.

Mr. Raison

I shall discuss these matters with the ambassador during my visit and will write to my hon. Friend after I return.

Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on the progress of the Ethiopian disaster relief project since the Minister for Overseas Development's speech to the House on 14 November, Official Report, columns 777–80.

Mr. Raison

Since the end of last month about £3.5 million has been spent or committed on the provision and shipment of relief supplies for Ethiopia: Details are as follows:

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 1984 SI No. 1832 were laid before the House on 26 November 1984.

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