HC Deb 04 November 1970 vol 805 c397W
Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what is Her Majesty's Government's policy regarding the exploration and exploitation of the resources on the Rockall Bank.

Mr. Anthony Royle

Important scientific research has been undertaken in the Rockall area by the Natural Environment Research Council through the National Institute of Oceanography and a team from Cambridge University. The area is of considerable geological interest and is one of several in which we are continuing to encourage research.