HC Deb 21 July 1975 vol 896 c8W
Mr. George Rodgers

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on prospecting for oil in the Irish Sea.

Mr. John Smith

To date four wells have been drilled in the Irish Sea, off the coast of Lancashire, and one discovery of gas has been reported. Additional drilling is to be undertaken to prove whether or not this find is commercial

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