HC Deb 08 December 1977 vol 940 cc803-4W
Mr. Patrick McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will give details of the Government's policy on the need for additional refinery capacity, bearing in mind the requirements of North Sea oil; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Benn

As my right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Energy said in his reply to the hon. Member for South Ayrshire (Mr. Sillars) on 2nd December—[Vol. 940, c. 428]—it has been estimated that existing refining capacity in the United Kingdom will be more than enough to meet the demand for refined oil products both at home and for export for some years to come.

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