North Sea Oil (Licences)

Mr. Viggers
asked the Secretary ot State for Energy (1) how many of the 46 blocks on offer during the sixth round of offshore licensing were the subject of applications by nationalised corporations only, and not the subject of applications by any private enterprise venture;(2) how many of the 46 blocks on offer during the sixth round of offshore licensing were the subject of application by nationalised corporations.

Dr. Mabon
Nationalised corporations applied for all blocks on offer, as did companies in the private sector.