§ Mr. Skeet asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether the Petroleum and Continental Shelf Bill still represents the policy of the Government; or whether he proposes to re-present the Bill in the new Session of Parliament, with substantial modifications.
§ Mr. Gray:My statement of 19 October—[Vol. 10, c. 21]—reaffirmed the Government's policy towards BNOC. Details of the legislation will come forward in the normal way.