asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what steps he has taken to resolve the difficulties that have arisen regarding the siting of a new oil refinery near Pwllcrochan, Pembrokeshire.

I have discussed the difficulties with my colleagues and the consequential talks now taking place between the company and other interested parties are aimed at resolving them.

Am I to understand from that Answer that the Government have decided in principle that this is a desirable development, subject, of course, to proper details being worked out and proper financial arrangements, or are they still considering the principle?

It is clearly a most desirable development. In view of the discussions, I am anxious not to go beyond that now.