HC Deb 08 June 1976 vol 912 cc638-9W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if energy resources from the Scottish mainland or the Scottish sector of the North Sea were discussed by Ministers, or were a material part of policies considered, at the EEC Council of Ministers' meeting on 13th February 1975.

Dr. J. Dickson Mabon

The main business of the Council of Ministers on 13th February 1975 was the adoption of a resolution on Community energy policy objectives. This took account of the demand and supply situation in the Community as a whole.

Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if the Scottish energy boards or the Scottish input to United Kingdom energy supplies were included in material before Ministers, or in discussions held, at the EEC Council of Ministers' meeting he attended on 26th June 1975.

Dr. J. Dickson Mabon

The items discussed at the Council of Ministers on 26th June 1975 concerned matters of interest to all member States, including the United Kingdom as a whole.