HC Deb 19 June 1991 vol 193 c227W
36. Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many official speeches he has made this year on development of North sea oil and gas reserves.

Mr. Allan Stewart

None. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I take every opportunity however to promote the importance of the North sea oil and gas industry in the course of discussions with organisations and individuals, and through press articles and interviews with the media.