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Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 July 1997. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Thursday, 17 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
If she plans to initiate an environmental impact assessment on the development of oil fields west of the Shetland Islands. -In Daily Part Ref to 298 c254W.
Answer

Mr. Fabricant: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she plans to initiate an environmental impact assessment on the development of oil fields west of the Shetland Islands. [8049] Mr. Battle: I refer the hon. Member to the reply I have given earlier today to the hon. Member for Ceredigion (Mr. Dafis).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8049; 298 c256W;298 c254-5W
Session
1997-98
EC documents
Dir85/337/EEC
Subjects
Licensing EU law Environmental impact assessment Exploration Oil Shetland Offshore drilling