§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many companies are presently engaged in consulting his Department on the siting of new oil refineries in the United Kingdom; if he will list the names of the companies involved; and if he will state the locations in which companies are interested.
§ Mr. RidleyA number of companies have discussions with the Department but the details are a matter of commercial confidence. Proposals become public knowledge when planning and other16W necessary approvals are sought at the appropriate time.