§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Energy what steps Her Majesty's Government have taken to ensure that within the last three years all existing platforms or technical equipment used to explore and exploit petroleum and natural gas in the North sea within the United Kingdom's jurisdiction operate using only the best available technology.
§ Mr. Alick Buchanan-SmithI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to him on 28 November, at column 385, on the technical equipment aspects. Existing installations are under continuous review so that, where reasonably practicable, they may be modified to meet changing standards.