HC Deb 27 June 1973 vol 858 cc329-30W
24. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give the terms of reference and explain the methods of working of the Oil Council; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The remit of the Oil Development Council for Scotland isto advise the Government on all aspects of oil development which affect Scotland". The method by which the council will work will be for the council to decide, and it is to discuss it at their meeting on Friday.

25. Mr. Lawson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in appointing those members of his Advisory Council on North Sea Oil Development who were judged to possess special interest in environmental questions, he consulted the Nature Conservancy.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

No. Members of the council were appointed as individuals, not as representatives of specific bodies, such as the Nature Conservancy.