HC Deb 05 June 1972 vol 838 c3W
24. Dr. Trafford

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what estimate he has made of the percentage of British oil requirements which will be able to be met by North Sea production in 1975 and 1980.

Mr. Emery

It is possible that we may be getting a quarter of our needs from the North Sea by about 1975. However, it is obvious that at this stage any forecast beyond that date must be highly speculative.