HC Deb 19 April 1972 vol 835 c100W
46. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will authorise a study to be made of the likely effects of the oil industry on the environment of the North of Scotland.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

I have no evidence that statutory development control by the appropriate authorities, and particularly the local planning authorities, is inadequate to protect the environment, but I am keeping in close touch with developments.

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