HC Deb 26 June 1989 vol 155 cc361-2W
Mr. Robert G. Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what progress has been made in explorations on the United Kingdom continental shelf so far in the current year.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Up to mid-June, 43 exploration wells had been started on the United Kingdom continental shelf since the beginning of the year.

Nine significant discoveries have been announced.