§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the precautions to be taken to avoid oil spills in the North Sea.
§ Mr. John SmithThe oil-producing installations in the North Sea and the pipelines bringing the oil ashore are and will be constructed and operated in accordance with standards designed to prevent escapes of oil and approved by my Department. My inspectors will keep a watch on these operations.