Gas-Gathering System

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Energy – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 23 Mehefin 1980.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Hamish Gray Mr Hamish Gray , Ross and Cromarty 12:00, 23 Mehefin 1980

I cannot agree with the suggestion that the decision-making process was slow. The Government received the report on 2 April. It has had to be assessed and evaluated. The Government have done well in making their proposals as quickly as they have. I do not agree that the public sector should have a majority in the equity stake. The public sector will, of course, have an interest. It is not in the best interests of the nation or of the company which is to be formed for the public sector to have a majority stake. Opposition Members frequently confuse State participation with public participation. We hope to encourage public participation.