§ Mr. Milneasked the Minister of Power if he will give the estimated cost to his Department of providing the expected supply of North Sea gas to the consumer; and what proportion of the total cost will be met by the various firms and companies engaged in extracting gas from the North Sea.
§ Mr. MarshThe only costs borne by my Department are those incurred in the issue of licences and related administrative work. Up to the 30th June, 1967, these costs were about £48,000. Receipts from licensees by way of application fees and other payments have been about £2,750,000.