HC Deb 23 July 1973 vol 860 c269W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the number of drilling rigs presently in use in the North Sea and their location by licensed block reference.

Mr. Emery

There are 18 drilling rigs in use in the United Kingdom portion of the North Sea. At present they are located in blocks 211/18, 211/23, 211/28, 211/29, 3/4, 3/15, 3/19, 3/29, 9/13, 9/28, 15/17, 30/17, 49/12, 49/27, 48/6 and 52/5.