§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many rounds of licensing for exploration and production of oil and gas he expects to announce between now and 1984.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonIt is much too early to say. The need for further licensing will be kept under continuous review, and timing will depend on considerations such as depletion policy, the level of offshore activity and employment in the offshore supplies industries.