HC Deb 14 February 1983 vol 37 c13W
Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if any of the companies which submitted applications for the eighth round of offshore oil licensing are wholly or partly owned by South African interests; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gray

I am not aware of any South African company or individual holding more than 5 per cent. of the shares in any applicant company in the eighth round. Detailed information about smaller shareholdings is not available.