§ Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many oil production platforms are under construction in the United Kingdom; and in which yards they are being built.
§ Mr. John SmithSeven oil production platforms are currently under construction in the United Kingdom as follows:
Constructor and Site Number being built STEEL PLATFORMS Highland Fabricators, Nigg Bay 1 McDermott Scotland Ltd., Ardersier 1 RDL (North Sea) Ltd., Methil 1 Laing Offshore, Graythorp 1 CONCRETE PLATFORMS McAlpine, Ardyne Point 2 Howard Doris, Kishorn 1
§ Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the total number of oil production platforms destined to be used in the British sector of the North Sea.
§ Mr. John SmithMy right hon. Friend hopes to make a statement on demand for platforms as soon as possible.