HC Deb 21 July 1980 vol 989 c33W
13. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he hopes to make a statement on his plans for the sale of equity shares in the British National Oil Corporation, and what consultations he has had with major oil companies on this issue.

15. Mr. Douglas

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the future of the British National Oil Corporation.

Mr. Gray

Further details of the Government's plans to introduce public participation in the British National Oil Corporation will be given in due course. I have received views concerning the future of the corporation from a number of major oil companies, as, indeed, I have had from various other sources.

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