Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party). It was answered on Thursday, 10 April 2014 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
High-growth Markets
- Question
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It may not be a high-growth market, but we had a reception here last week that introduced the fishing, oil and construction opportunities in the Falkland Islands. Has the Minister had an opportunity to discuss those matters with the Falkland Islands to develop those areas and give job opportunities to people from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Answer
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In my capacity as Minister responsible for oil and gas, I am aware of the opportunities for developing the oil and gas fields off the Falklands. The hon. Gentleman will know that a considerable amount of initial exploration is taking place in the waters just to the north of the Falkland Islands, and of course we stand ready to help the Falkland Islands if that exploration can be turned into significant production.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 579 c403
- Session
- 2013-14
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Trade
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