HC Deb 13 June 1988 vol 135 c29W
22. Mr. Madel

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he will announce a further round of offshore petroleum licences.

28. Mr. Hanley

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he is now ready to launch the eleventh round of offshore petroleum licensing.

Mr. Peter Morrison

My Department is still consulting interested parties about our proposals for an eleventh round of offshore petroleum licensing. My right hon. Friend hopes to launch the round formally before the summer recess.