§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions she has had with her opposite numbers in the International Energy Agency since 1 January over strategic oil stocks; and when she next plans to hold discussions with them on this matter. [101808]
§ Mr. WilsonMy officials are in regular contact with the International Energy Agency about the oil market situation and strategic stocking arrangements, as are officials from other member states. Most recently the oil market situation was discussed, along with other agenda items at the routine LEA Governing Board meeting on 20 February. The next biennial IEA Ministerial Meeting is planned for the 28 and 29 April but the IEA Governing Board is ready to meet as, and when, circumstances require it to do so. Issue relating to oil stocks were also discussed at the EU Energy Ministerial informal meeting in Thessalonika on 22 February 2003, which I attended.
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1272Wclaim for (a) chronic bronchitis and emphysema and (b) vibration white finger of former coalminers. [99965]
§ Mr. WilsonThe total interims payments made is: