§ Mr. Tylerasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make arrangements to ensure that as a result of the exploitation of oil and gas resources off the Cornish coast the maximum benefit is conferred on the local community; if he will set up a development agency for Cornwall; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. VarleyThe Government will take whatever steps are appropriate to fulfil their pledge that the regions in need of development will receive particular benefit from the exploitation of oil and gas in the United Kingdom Continental Shelf.