Mr. J. Enoch Powellasked the Lord Privy Seal what discussions have taken place between Her Majesty's 414W Government and the Government of the Irish Republic regarding participation of the British National Oil Corporation in the exploration of oil reserves in the waters of the Republic; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsThere have been no discussions between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of the Irish Republic about participation by the British National Oil Corporation in oil exploration in the waters of the Irish Republic.