HC Deb 15 March 1972 vol 833 cc93-4W
34. Mr. Lambie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is now in a position to report the outcome of his discussions in regard to future oil refining capacity in Scotland.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

I am in close touch with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industryabout possible refinery sites. As regards Ayrshire, the county council, on behalf of the West Central Scotland Plan Steering Committee, has commissioned an investigation of four sites to determine their suitability for industrial uses including oil refining. I understand that this exercise is nearing completion.