§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Minister for Energy what is the total investment benefit in the North Sea oil contracts which have come to British firms, nationally and by regions, since he set up the North Sea Offshore Supplies Unit.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinThe quarterly returns so far provided by the oil companies of their purchases have not been complete and officials are still in discussion with the companies. However the returns show overall that about half—by value—of the orders are being placed with United Kingdom registered companies.
I am not sure what the hon. Member means by "investment benefit".
§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Minister for Energy what new contracts have been awarded to firms in Hartlepool since the Offshore Supplies Unit was established.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinDetailed records of contracts are not kept but eight firms in the Hartlepools area have benefited in the last 12 months from the development of North Sea oil.