§ Mr. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many North Sea oil rigs have been inspected by environmental health inspectors or their equivalents for the years 1973, 1974 and to date for 1975.
§ Mr. William RossSo far as I am aware, no such inspections have been undertaken. The powers and responsibilities of environmental health departments of local authorities under public health legislation do not extend beyond coastal waters. Oil rig operators are, however, required by their licences to maintain contact with these authorities and to seek advice on public health requirements.
§ Mr. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will list by category and number the main injuries sustained by oil rig workers who have been admitted to hospitals on the east coast of Scotland in the years 1973, 1974 and to date in 1975;
(2) how many workers from oil rigs in the North Sea have presented themselves to hospitals in (a) Aberdeen, (b) Peterhead, (c) Kirkwall and (d) Lerwick in the years 1973, 1974 and to date in 1975 because of injuries sustained on the oil rigs.
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§ Mr. William RossThis information is not available.