asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will undertake a feasibility study into the development of an expanded oil and gas processing industry in Scotland.

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement my right hon. Friend made on refinery policy and North Sea oil on 6th December.—[Vol. 882, c. 646–8.] Discussions are being held with the companies concerned and the scope for new developments in Scotland or elsewhere is being kept under continuous review.