HC Deb 27 October 1975 vol 898 cc325-6W
Dr. Phipps

asked the Secretary of Stare for Energy (1) what is the total acreage of petroleum licences currently held in United Kingdom waters;

(2) what is the total acreage of petroleum licences currently held in United Kingdom waters by British-owned companies;

(3) what is the total acreage of petroleum licences currently held in United Kingdom waters by British-owned companies other than Shell, BP, Burmah, the Gas Corporation and the NCB.

Mr. John Smith

The total area at present licensed under offshore petroleum production licences is some 105,000 sq. kms. The share held by British owned companies totals about 35,000 sq. kms. of which 11,500 sq. kms. are held by British companies other than Shell, BP, Burmah, British Gas and NCB.

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