§ 56. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many drilling rigs are currently active within the United Kingdom continental shelf; and how this number compares with the position two years ago.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithIn the week ending 27 October 1986, 27 mobile drilling rigs were active within the United Kingdom continental shelf. In the last week of October 1984, 49 rigs were active.