HC Deb 18 May 1972 vol 837 c201W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will now take steps to ensure that the exploitation of North Sea oil will be controlled in a manner which will bring maximum benefit to the Scottish economy.

Mr. Tom Boardman

Our North Sea oil resources will be developed in the interests of the nation as a whole, but Scotland should obtain a major share of the benefit.