HC Deb 07 February 1977 vol 925 cc500-1W
Dr. McDonald

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what he estimates the total and royalty revenues from North Sea oil will be from 1980 onwards.

Dr. J. Dickson Mabon

Regrettably, because of the uncertainties surrounding future developments, costs and prices, I cannot add to the answer given on 25th February 1976 by my right hon. Friend the then Paymaster-General to the hon. Member for Bedford (Mr. Skeet).—[Official Report, 25th February 1976; Vol. 906, c. 701–2.].