§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the reference numbers of the oil exploration blocks off the coast of Wales, and therefore falling within the terms of reference of the Welsh Advisory Oil Committee, which have already had issued a licence for their exploration; and in which of these drilling has commenced.
§ Mr. John MorrisPetroleum production licences have been issued in respect of the following blocks within Cardigan Bay, the Bristol Channel, and the United Kingdom sectors of the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea.
83/5; 84/1; 84/2; 92/10; 92/14; 92/15; 92/27; 92/28; 93/2; 93/3; 93/4; 93/6; 93/7; 93/8; 93/12; 93/13; 102/15; 102/19; 102/20; 102/23; 102/24; 102/25; 102/28; 102/29; 102/30; 103/2; 103/3; 103/6; 103/7; 103/11; 103/16; 103/17; 103/18; 103/21; 103/22; 103/23; 103/26; 103/27; 103/28; 104/19; 104/20; 106/24; 106/25; 106/28; 109/4; 109/9; 109/10; 109/15; 110/2; 110/3; 110/6; 110/7; 110/8; 110/11; 110/12; 110/13; 110/14; 11214; 112/25; 112/30; 113/21; 113/26; 113/27; 113/28. Drilling has taken place in blocks 93/2; 102/28; 106/24; and 110/8. The issuing of licences, and the conditions under which licences are granted for all areas in the United Kingdom Continental Shelf, are matters for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy.