§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he proposes to make planning agreements with the oil industry or integral parts of it; and what proposals have been made to date.
§ Mr. BennYes, I do intend to negotiate planning agreements with individual oil companies. Such agreements would form part of an integrated national energy policy. I have in recent months been268W developing tripartite discussions with representatives of the oil industry and relevant trade unions.