§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy what use has been made to date of the Petroleum (Production) (Amendment) Regulations 1976/276 relating to non-invited applications in respect of a seaward area; and how many 530W licences have been granted to the British National Oil Corporation or the British Gas Corporation covering areas to which private sector companies have not access.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonTen licences, in response to non-invited applications have been granted, including one to Hydrocarbons Great Britain Ltd., a subsidiary of the British Gas Corporation. The answer to the latter part of the Question is "None".