§ Mr. Boothasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has discussed with the British Gas Corporation the advantages of locating its Morecambe gas field supply base adjacent to its Barrow onshore terminal; what factors will determine the supply base location; and whether the decision on the location will be made by him or the British Gas Corporation or jointly.
§ Mr. GrayThe location of the supply base for the Morecambe gas field is a matter for the British Gas Corporation, subject, of course, to the necessary planning approvals.