§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will make a 543W further statement on the outcome of his discussions with the United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association concerning the reporting scheme for vessels operating in the North Sea area oil and gas fields.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisI am pleased to announce that the United Kingdom Offshore Operators' Association has arranged with its members that if they have been out of touch with vessels under their control for 24 hours, or earlier if there is special reason for anxiety, they will report to Her Majesty's Coastguard at Aberdeen. The working and coverage of these new arrangements will be kept under review.