HC Deb 04 July 1988 vol 136 c426W
Mr. Franks

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if, in the light of the Government's decision to end the trading activities of the Oil and Pipelines Agency, he will describe what discussions he proposes to have with those concerned as to the best method of achieving this; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Discussions will be held with the industry on the proposed ending of participation agreements. Legal notices announcing termination of OPA's trading activities were issued to all licensees on 22 June.