§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Energy why he advised the oil companies to export their North Sea oil only to the European Economic Commission and to countries in the International Energy Agency.
§ Mr. GrayWe work together closely on energy matters with our partners in the International Energy Agency and the European Community. The guidelines on North Sea oil export destinations (which allow for exports to countries outside the IEA and EEC if there is an existing pattern of trade) reflect this collaboration.
§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will advise the oil companies that they may sell North Sea oil to Israel; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Hamish GrayNo. I do not propose at present to alter my advice to the oil companies on the destinations of United Kingdom North Sea oil exports.