HC Deb 27 January 1982 vol 16 c358W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy, of the awards granted under round 5 and round 6, how many blocks have led to significant discoveries.

Mr. Gray

Four fifth and sixth round blocks have yielded significant discoveries.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he is now in a position to indicate the outcome of the review of possible production cuts pursuant to the assurances of the right hon. Member for Chesterfield (Mr. Varley) and model clauses 15 and 16 of the Petroleum (Production) Regulations 1976.

Mr. Gray

Our decision following the review of possible oil production cuts will be announced as soon as possible after it is made.

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