§ 29. Mr. Rostasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will report progress on the discussions he is having with oil companies on the Government's plans for a 51 per cent. take-over of North Sea interests.
§ Mr. LeverNegotiations with the oil companies are continuing with a view to reaching agreements on Government participation in commercial oilfields in the North Sea on terms which will be fair to the British people and to the companies.