§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has had discussions 165W on the oil exploration possibilities offshore from the Falkland Islands.
§ Mr. RowlandsI have been asked to reply.
I would refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave to Questions from my hon. Friend, the Member for Liverpool, West Derby (Mr. Ogden) and my hon. Friend, the Member for Kingston upon Hull. West (Mr. Johnson) on 22nd February.
The working group discussions included consideration of the possibilities for co-operation over offshore resources including oil. —[Vol. 944, cc. 712–13; and 1430–31.]