HC Deb 16 February 1971 vol 811 c411W
Mr. Laurence Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he will offer new drilling concessions to oil companies on the British continental shelf; and whether he will include the Rockall Bank among the newly designated areas.

Mr. Ridley

A decision has not yet been taken, but we expect shortly to make an announcement about the timing and extent of an invitation for further appli-

Per cent.
Coal Petroleum Natural gas Nuclear electricity Hydro-electricity
1965 62.2 34.6 0.4 2.0 0.8
1970 47.0 44.7 4.7 2.8 0.8