HC Deb 23 May 1975 vol 892 c697W
Mr. Pardoe

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has undertaken any studies of the physical resources available, or the possible impact, of oil and gas exploration, off the coast of Cornwall.

Mr. John Smith

No. But my officials have been consulted by the working party which has been studying these subjects under the ægis of the South-West Economic Planning Board and Council as recommended by the conference convened by the South-West Economic Planning Council in Plymouth in March 1974. I look forward to seeing the working party's report, which, I understand, will be available shortly.