Monday, 12 May 1975
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what were the average gross earnings per week and the number of days worked per week for coalface and surface workers in National Coal Board pits in each...
asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many civil servants, and at what grades, in his Department are occupied in analysing the effects of gas and electricity tariff structures on different...
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make an announcement about the proposed location and staffing structure of the British National Oil Corporation.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what help his Department is giving to encourage home owners to insulate their houses against heat loss.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what are the amounts, in tonnage, of the known coal reserves in the United Kingdom.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he is satisfied with the efforts which are being made by Government Departments and local authorities to conserve energy.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his present estimate of the amount of oil to be brought ashore from the North Sea in the years 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980, respectively.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he is satisfied with the advice he is getting from his advisory council on proposals for a more rational use of energy.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether exploration activity is now increasing in United Kingdom waters.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he is satisfied that adequate fire-fighting equipment is constantly available at North Sea oilfields and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he next intends to have discussions with other participants in the international energy programme.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his present estimate of the total capital cost of bringing the North Sea gas and oilfields into full production; and how much of this sum will be...
asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether Her Majesty's Government subscribe to the policy of the International Energy Agency that there should be a floor price for crude oil.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the reduction of the power station ordering programme because of the Electricity Council's revised estimate of the likely...
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on his most recent consultations with the European Commission.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will make a statement about the intended petrol distribution policies of the British National Oil Corporation.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development if she will specify the changes to be made in the programme of assistance to overseas countries in view of the Chancellor of the Exchequer's proposal to...
asked the Minister of Overseas Development when she next expects to meet the Development Minister of the EEC.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what specific action is being taken by her Department to help developing countries hardest hit by the rise in oil prices.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. My point of order arises from the present situation in regard to sterling, but I am not using this procedure as an excuse to draw attention to the unwillingness...
I will with permission, Mr. Speaker, make a statement about the Report of the Court of Inquiry into the Flixborough Disaster. My right hon. Friend deeply regrets not being able to make this...
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 9, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration; namely,...
Motion made, and Question proposed,That, at this day's Sitting, Mr. Speaker shall put the Question on the Second Reading of the New Towns Bill not later than Seven o'clock; and if the...
Ordered,That, at this day's sitting, the proceedings on the Motion relating to the Industry Bill (Allocation of Time) may be proceeded with, though opposed, after Ten o'clock.—[Miss...
Order for Second Reading read.
Queen's Recommendation having been signified—
7.1 p.m.
10.17 p.m.
10.46 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Pavitt.]
11.28 p.m.
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