§ Dr. John Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what changes of control of the flaring of gas in the Brent field have been agreed by him; what extra quantity of gas will be flared as a result; what the value of the gas is in oil equivalent terms and in cash terms; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what changes of policy on flaring consents he has made with respect to the flaring of gas on the British continental shelf; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GrayIn regard to the period to 30 June, I have nothing to add to my hon. Friend's answer to the hon. Member for Dundee, East (Mr. Wilson) on 25 May.—[Vol. 967, c. 278.] For the third quarter of 1979 I have now, in cases other than Brent, authorised the issue of consents which will not have the effect of restricting production levels provided that presently envisaged rates of progress towards gas conservation are maintained. The case of Brent, with its particularly large quantities of gas at risk, is still under consideration.