§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy what steps he is taking to encourage the British chemical industry to make full use of natural gas liquids available from the North Sea; and whether he is considering positive proposals to induce industry to undertake investment to use these resources.
Mr. Alan WilliamsI have been asked to reply.
My Department is in touch with leading firms in the chemical industry about proposals to ensure full use of North Sea natural gas liquids especially in the petrochemical sector. The Government are following up the recommendations emanating from the Industrial Strategy Exercise for encouraging investment.