HC Deb 24 May 1972 vol 837 c412W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many reports his Department has laid before Parliament in accordance with Section 1(5) of the Continental Shelf Act, 1964; and if he will list the date of publication on each occasion.

Mr. Emery

Seven reports have been presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 1(5) of the Continental Shelf Act, 1964. The publication dates were: 9th December, 1965, 26th January, 1967. 14th November. 1967, 18th December, 1968, 26th February, 1970, 24th February, 1971, and 28th March, 1972.