§ 20. Mr. TredinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his estimate of the amount spent on safety measures by the oil industry since 6 July 1988.
§ Mr. MoynihanWe do not have comprehensive estimates of oil industry expenditure on safety measures. I understand, however, that since 6 July 1988 the industry has spent or committed approximately £900 million on fitting pipeline emergency shutdown valves and sub-sea isolation systems.
§ Mr. TredinnickGiven the British oil industry's safety experience, what steps has my hon. Friend's Department taken to help overcome the Gulf oil crisis? Are British companies playing their part in sending equipment and resources to assist in that devasting oil disaster?
§ Mr. MoynihanYes, we have offered support and our offer has been taken up and is being co-ordinated by my colleagues in the Department of the Environment.