§ The Minister for Energy, E-Commerce and Postal Services (Mr. Stephen Timms)I am pleased to inform the House that I am today offering Burlington Resources (Irish Sea) Limited an oil and gas exploration and production licence on Seaward Blocks 113/21 and 113/22 in the East Irish Sea.
The successful applicant will have a fixed period in which to decide whether or not to accept the offers.
DTI undertook an environmental appropriate assessment prior to advertising these blocks to ensure compliance with European Union environmental legislation.