§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what licences have been issued by his Department for prospecting for oil in the Minches and off the west coast of the Western Isles.
§ Mr. EmeryFive exclusive production licences—which permit exploration as well—covering areas in the Minches are currently in force, but no such licences have been granted for areas to the west of the Western Isles.