§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) whether he will introduce legislation to modify Section 52 of the Gas Act, 1948, to permit greater flexibility in the supply and distribution of gas for special purposes where cause can be shown in the national interest;
(2) whether he will introduce legislation to amend Section 9 of the Continental Shelf Act, 1964, to enable the Central Electricity Generating Board to purchase natural gas direct from licensees who have made commercial finds on the United Kingdom section of the Continental Shelf.
§ Mr. RidleyI will bear my hon. Friend's suggestions in mind, along with others put to me in the context of the proposed Gas 83 Bill.