HC Deb 12 December 1969 vol 793 cc190-1W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement about exploration for oil in the Falkland Islands and adjacent waters.

Mr. Luard

The Governor of the Falkland Islands has received a number of inquiries about, and some applications for, oil exploration licences in sea areas near the Falkland Islands. The applications are under consideration.