§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Energy what arrangements are being made to utilise the gas from North Sea oil locally in Orkney and Shetland.
§ Mr. John SmithBritish Gas informs me that it is negotiating for the purchase of the small quantities of gas expected to be brought to the Islands and surplus to terminal requirements. British Gas is 65W considering with the local authorities suitable outlets for the gas, some of which is likely to be supplied for public electricity generation.