HL Deb 17 July 1973 vol 344 cc1131-2WA
LORD KENNET

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What area of the entire North Sea is now covered by one-kilometre safety zones surrounding man-made structures on the seabed.

LORD DRUMALBYN

My Lords, for the United Kingdom sector of the Continental Shelf I would refer the noble Lord to the Answer I gave in reply to his Question on June 19. As to safety zones in other North Sea sectors, their establishment is a matter for the Governments concerned, and I regret that the information is not readily available. But I am seeking the information for the noble Lord and will write to him.