§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many British-based companies are involved in offshore pipelining technology and pipe laying; and what contribution they have made to continental shelf developments in the United Kingdom North Sea.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantBritish-based firms have not yet been involved as main contractors in pipe laying on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf. I am, how-438W ever, aware of several British-based firms which are actively studying the problems involved in offshore pipe laying, including advanced technology methods.