HC Deb 27 March 1996 vol 274 cc605-6W
Dr. Godman

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the decision by Marathon Oil plc to drill an exploration well 5.6 miles east-south-east from Douglas head. [22455]

Mr. Page

The proposed drilling activity will take place in block 112/29 which falls within the Isle of Man territorial waters and is therefore a matter for the Isle of Man Government.