North-Sea Gas

HC Deb 12 March 1968 vol 760 c249W

Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Power what benefit the south-west of England can expect from North Sea gas; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeson

All Boards will be supplied with natural gas on the basis of a uniform tariff subject to variations for load factor and the south-west, like other areas, will gain the benefits from the exploitation of North Sea gas referred to in the White Paper on Fuel Policy.

58. Mr. Oakes

asked the Minister of Power when he estimates supplies of North Sea gas will be available to consumers in Lancashire.

Mr. Freeson

First supplies of North Sea gas are already being used in Lancashire for making town gas. A phased programme for converting consumers' appliances in Lancashire and elsewhere in the North Western Gas Board's area will begin shortly.