§ Mr. Cleggasked the Secretary of State for Energy what are the latest indications as to the quantities of natural gas off the Lancashire coast that would be available for commercial development.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonI am informed by British Gas that the results of drillings carried out in the area are being evaluated. It is too early to say whether the gas discovery is commercial, and further appraisal drilling will be required.