§ 45. Mr. Douglasasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what methods are available to his Department to assess the amount of equipment used for the exploration and production of North Sea oil and gas ordered from United Kingdom firms.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanMy officials acquire information in the course of their frequent contacts with industry. The consultants' study which we have commissioned will provide a basis on which the opportunities for future participation in this new and expanding market can be assessed.