§ 18. Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will report on and estimate the current and projected levels respectively, of North sea related development work, with particular reference to the implications for the oil-related construction industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithSo far this year I have approved 12 new projects. More than £2 billion is likely to be spent on their developmnent. Eighty thousand tonnes of fabrication work worth £200 million have been awarded this year to United Kingdom industry.