§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many modules for production platforms have been ordered in 1972, 1973 and 1974; and of these how many have been ordered from locations in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and abroad.
§ Mr. John SmithThe information requested is set out below:
(a) MODULES ORDERED FOR PRODUCTION PLAT FORMS ON THE UNITED KINGDOM CONTINENTAL SHELF Year 1972 1973 1974 Place of manufacture Scotland … 4 15 36 England … 15 17 33 Wales … 0 0 1 Northern Ireland … 0 0 0 Abroad … * 28 61 * Not available.
(b) MODULES ORDERED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR PRODUCTION PLATFORMS OUTSIDE THE UNITED KINGDOM CONTINENTAL SHELF Year 1972 1973 1974 Place of manufacture Scotland … 0 0 13 England … 0 11 5 Wales … 0 0 4 Northern Ireland … 0 0 0