§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Energy what investigations are currently being carried out by the EEC into the question of fair competition in ordering offshore equipment 517W for North Sea oil; if this matter is being referred to the European Court of Justice; what steps he is taking to offset this EEC pressure; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BennThe Commission has expressed concern about our interest relief grants scheme for United Kingdom suppliers to the United Kingdom Continental Shelf and discussions with the Commission are still continuing. The matter has not been referred to the European Court.