§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is the timescale set for completion of the consultants' report commissioned by his Department into the cost-effectiveness of relocating the petroleum engineering directorate to Aberdeen; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WakehamI have agreed that there will be a thorough review of all the issues relating to this matter. My Department will be interviewing the shortlisted consultants in the near future. It is not possible to indicate how long the study will take until the competition has been completed and the programme discussed with the firm appointed.