§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many annex B applications for the development of North sea oilfields have ben handled in the last 12 months; and how many are currently being considered.
§ Mr. GrayDevelopment plans for two oilfields have been approved within the last 12 months—Alwyn North in October 1982 and Clyde in December 1982. Operators are currently discussing proposals for four further oilfield developments with my Department although no formal development programmes have yet been submitted for approval.