§ Mr. David Howellasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will make a statement setting out the purpose and aims of the British National Oil Corporation within the context of current national energy policy.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe provisional objectives and duties which were agreed with the corporation following the transfer of its exploration and production activities to Britoil plc were published in the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on the national oil account for 1981–82 —HC 175 of 1982–83.
§ Mr. David Howellasked the Secretary of State for Energy what review he has recently undertaken of the functions of the British National Oil Corporation; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithI have not yet concluded my review of the institutional arrangements and operations of the British National Oil Corporation.