HC Deb 21 February 1973 vol 851 cc107-8W
35. Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what control the Government exercise over the rate of production of individual oil wells in the Scottish sector of the North Sea.

Mr. Emery

Production of oil has not yet started, but the terms of the licence require the licensee to carry out all operations in accordance with good oilfield practice and to comply with any instructions which may be issued for this purpose.

36. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will pay a visit to Norway to study the Norwegian methods of settling the terms for the exploitation of North Sea oil.

Mr. Emery

No. We are already aware of the position in Norway.