HC Deb 29 March 1968 vol 761 c340W
Mr. Moonman

asked the Minister of Power if he will specify each of the areas of contact his Department has with industry.

Mr. Marsh

My general duty to secure the effective and co-ordinated development of fuel and power supplies in Great Britain and to promote economy and efficiency in their distribution and consumption, brings the Ministry into contact with industry over a wide field. In addition, I have specific statutory responsibilities towards the nationalised fuel industries and the iron and steel industry, and regulatory functions in relation to the construction and operation of privately owned pipelines, the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas in Great Britain and on the United Kingdom part of the Continental Shelf, the safety of certain nuclear installations and the safety and health of workers in coal mines, metalliferous mines and quarries.