§ 28. Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's attitude towards a Common Market energy policy so far as it concerns British North Sea oil.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe Government will ensure that British interests are taken fully into account as Community energy policy is developed.
§ 31. Dr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the study being carried out by the International Management and Engineering Group of Great Britain into the market for goods and services to exploit offshore oil and gas.
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§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Government have received the report. The recommendations are being studied and a statement will be made as soon as possible.
§ 65. Dr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what additional measures the Government intend to take to ensure that companies granted licences for the exploration of North Sea oil make the maximum use of British goods and services.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanI would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave
24th February, 1971 Continental Shelf Act Annual Report for year 1969–70. 28th March, 1972 Continental Shelf Act Annual Report for year 1970–71. 24th February, 1971 Petroleum (Production) Act 1934 Account 1969–70. 28th March, 1972 Petroleum (Production) Act 1934 Account 1970–71. 8th September 20th November, 4th December, 1970. and 12th November, 1971. Announcements of awards for the 3rd round of licensing Official Gazette Notices 22nd June, 1971 Invitation to apply for the 4th round of licensing 7th April and 15th September 1972. Announcement of awards for the 4th round of licensing August, 1972 " Oilfield"—The Market Place for Northern firms (published in association with North East Development Council).
§ Dr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what changes have been made in the Government's energy policy as a result of the announced discoveries of oil and gas off the coasts of Great Britain.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe discoveries are welcome in helping to diversify our sources of energy supply. Like its predecessor, the Government is encouraging the rapid development of these sources.
§ Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to what extent the exploration and development of North Sea oil will be subjected to conditions imposed by the European Economic Community.