HC Deb 28 July 1980 vol 989 c485W
Mr. Hill

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when the seventh round of oil exploration licences will be issued.

Mr. Gray

As announced earlier, the closing date for the receipt of applications for licences under the seventh round is noon on 11 August 1980. I hope it will be possible to announce the award of licences before the end of the year.