§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total amount of corporation tax paid by the following North Sea oil and gas-related industries, in each year, since the Continental Shelf Act was passed in 1964 (a) companies holding North Sea production licences, (b) companies holding North Sea exploration licences, (c) North Sea drilling rig operators, (d) companies fabricating deep-water platforms, (e) companies fabricating modules and skid mounted equipment and (f) North Sea diving companies.
§ Mr. Peter ReesI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon possible.