§ Sir Michael GryllsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if it is his policy to construct an interconnector for gas between Britain and the continent of Europe; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. EggarThe industry project to build a major grid-to-grid gas interconnector between Bacton and Zeebrugge would benefit the United Kingdom by contributing to the continued development of the United Kingdom continental shelf, and, by providing access to gas from other sources, thereby enhance security of supply.