HC Deb 27 February 1986 vol 92 c631W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what proportion of total world oil production was represented by United Kingdom oil production in 1985; and how this figure has changed since 1980.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

In 1985 United Kingdom oil production represented 4.5 per cent. of world oil production; in 1980 this proportion was 2.5 per cent.