§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many contracts for semi-submersible drilling rigs for use in the North Sea have been placed since July; what is the total value of the work involved; and how many of these contracts have been awarded in Scotland and the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. ChatawayNo new contracts have been placed in the United Kingdom since July 1973 for semi-submersible drilling rigs for use in the North Sea.