§ Sir Bernard Braineasked the Secretary of State for Energy what progress has been made in regard to the negotiations for a merger of the two proposed oil refineries on Canvey Island which on 30th August 1974 he declared was the Government's intention.
§ Mr. VarleyNo agreement on a joint refinery has been reached. As the hon. Member knows, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment is to hold a local inquiry into the desirability of revoking the planning permission granted to United Refineries Limited.