HC Deb 30 November 1978 vol 959 c373W
Mr. Viggers

asked the Secretary ot State for Energy (1) how many of the 46 blocks on offer during the sixth round of offshore licensing were the subject of applications by nationalised corporations only, and not the subject of applications by any private enterprise venture;

(2) how many of the 46 blocks on offer during the sixth round of offshore licensing were the subject of application by nationalised corporations.

Dr. Mabon:

Nationalised corporations applied for all blocks on offer, as did companies in the private sector.