§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the number of firms in North Humberside engaged in servicing North Sea oil operations; how many persons are involved; and if he will make a statement on the potential of North Humberside firms to serve this market.
§ Mr. John SmithPrecise information is not available, but I understand that a number of firms in North Humberside have successfully obtained orders in the United Kingdom offshore market. No estimate is available about the number of jobs associated with such orders. Its location on the north-eastern seaboard offers industry in North Humberside good prospects for growth to serve the North Sea oil operations.