§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to sell all or any part of British National Oil Corporation oil, (a) pursuant to inter-Government bilateral trade agreements, (b) in bulk crude oil sales between Government agencies, or (c) on the open market under competitive tender.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonThe disposal of BNOC crude oil is a matter for the Corporation, which will naturally consult my Department as appropriate.