asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he proposes to put into statutory form or order his guidance outlined in. Written Answer of 28th July 1977, column 380; how he intends to monitor his proposal; and whether he has an ultimate sanction if his instruction is disregarded.

I have no plans for legislation on this point. The oil industry recognizes that the Government have a legitimate interest in its plans for disposing of North Sea crude, and my Department will be monitoring disposal programmes through the consultations which are already taking place with individual companies.