HC Deb 13 November 1980 vol 992 cc333-4W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy taking the original purchase price for natural gas of 2.87p per therm as 100, what is the approximate figure for Frigg gas; and if he will estimate the figures for future purchase from (a) the United Kingdom continental shelf and (b) abroad.

Mr. Norman Lamont

Prices obtained by licensees are a matter for them and the British Gas Corporation, and are commercially confidential. I am not able to estimate the prices which will be reached in future negotiations.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what percentage of the current gas oil price is employed by the British Gas Corporation as a basis for fixing the price of gas for suply to (a) new contracts and (b) renewed contracts.

Mr. Norman Lamont

This is a matter for the British Gas Corporation. I shall ask the chairman to write to my hon. Friend.