§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Power, in view of the fatalities which have resulted from accidents to the "Sea Gem", drilling in the North Sea under licence from him, and of fatal accidents to divers investigating the cause of the earlier accident, if he is satisfied with the relevant safety precautions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BraySafety precautions receive close attention and my right hon. Friend would certainly tighten them if the need arose. Pending completion of the inquiries into the causes of the accidents it would be inappropriate for him to make a statement.
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§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Power what provision is made in the licences granted by him to drill for oil and gas in the North Sea to convey the gas and oil recently discovered there to North-East Scotland for the benefit of trade, industry and social life of the people there.
§ Dr. BrayNone. The licences provide for gas and oil from the Continental Shelf to be delivered ashore in the United Kingdom unless the Minister consents to its delivery elsewhere.