HC Deb 23 November 1971 vol 826 cc336-7W
Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what mineral rights in West Dorset he has sold to Berkeley Petroleum (Canada) Limited; and what undertaking he has given to them to grant, where necessary, powers of compulsory entry on to private property

Mr. Ridley

A licence has been granted to Berkeley Petroleum (U.K.) Ltd. to search and bore for and get petroleum in an area of 461 sq. km. I have no powers in connection with compulsory right of entry onto private property which under the relevant legislation, may be granted only by the High Court.

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