HC Deb 28 April 1972 vol 835 c378W
Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many new natural gas terminals will come into operation in 1972.

Mr. Emery

I am informed that the Gas Council expects that the natural gas terminal being constructed at Theddlethorpe in Lincolnshire to receive gas from the Viking field will come into operation later this year.

Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many premises in the United Kingdom have now been connected to natural gas.

Mr. Emery

This is a matter for the gas industry, and my hon. Friend should approach the Chairman of the Gas Council.

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