HC Deb 04 February 1974 vol 868 cc206-7W
27. Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Minister for Energy how much oil has been found in the neighbourhood of Corfe Castle in Dorset; and if he is satisfied that sufficient powers exist to guard the environment as well as to develop the oil.

Mr. Emery

The potential yield of this discovery has not yet been assessed: further drilling and production tests are necessary. The Dorset County Council has power to control development in the interest of the environment.