§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he is prepared to permit machinery for an appeal to an independent tribunal in any case where compliance with his directives will substantially add to the cost of a licence holder.
§ Mr. VarleyArbitration has not been available in respect of matters directed by the Secretary of State under the terms of any petroleum production licence granted since 1964. The Petroleum and Submarine Pipe-lines Bill proposes no change in this position.