North Sea Oil

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 19 November 1973.

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Photo of Mr Anthony Grant Mr Anthony Grant , Harrow Central 12:00, 19 November 1973

Of course I regret the loss to the United Kingdom economy of any important order. Steel platforms are being built at four sites and at five other sites approval has been given for concrete or steel constructions. The problem is that very deep waters are required for the construction of the concrete platforms and in the United Kingdom this raises important planning issues.