HC Deb 25 July 1979 vol 971 cc237-8W
Dr. Owen

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he informed the United Kingdom Offshore Operator's Association that the sixth round of licensing would proceed on the basis of the guide lines published the previous year, save for the review of assignment policy.

Mr. David Howell

Yes.

Dr. Owen

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if, in view of his policy to give further encouragement to exploration on the United Kingdom continental shelf, as he stated on 14 June when announcing a change in the assignment policy, he will now confirm awards for the sixth round of licensing.

Mr. David Howell

I hope to make an announcement very shortly.

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