HC Deb 04 December 1979 vol 975 cc128-9W
Mr. Arnold

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the price per comparable unit of account of coal, gas, heating oil and motor spirit, respectively, in each of the member countries of the EEC.

Mr. Gray

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave on 29 October last to a question by my hon. Friend for Sheffield, Hallam (Mr. Osborn)—[Vol 972, c.384–8]. I would add that it is not appropriate to compare motor spirit on a cost per therm basis with the other fuels mentioned in his question. The prices of motor spirit in pence per litre in each member country of the EEC are given in the following table. The figures relate to 15 July last which is the same date as that used in my previous reply.

Mr. Blaker

The Hong Kong Government have not yet decided whether to build a new airport, pending completion of detailed feasibility studies. The question of how such a project should be financed has therefore not yet been considered.

Mr. Parry

asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the latest estimated date for commencing construction of the proposed second airport in Hong Kong; how long it will take to complete; and what is the estimated total cost.

Mr. Blaker

Since no decision has yet been taken to build a new airport, it is not possible to give a starting date. The present estimate is that a two-runway airport would take seven to 10 years to complete, and might cost around £500 million to £600 million at 1979 prices.

Mr. Parry

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will publish in the Official Report the public order ordinance for Hong Kong.

Mr. Blaker

In view of the length of the ordinance, I have arranged for copies to be placed in the Library of the House.