HC Deb 13 November 1984 vol 67 cc163-4W
Mr. Wilson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will incorporate the gross domestic product earnings from oil produced in the Scottish sector of the North sea as determined under the 1968 Continental Shelf Jurisdiction Order, into Scottish gross domestic product figures given in official publications.

Mr. Peter Rees

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Wilson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give the figure for the financial year 1983–84 for the gross domestic product of the United Kingdom continental shelf region; and if he will give the estimated figure for the year 1984–85

Mr. Peter Rees

Estimated gross domestic product of the continental shelf in 1983 was £15.7 billion. Forecasts for any future years are not available.