HC Deb 03 May 1977 vol 931 cc138-9W
Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what steps he is taking to recruit and train British experts to deal with technical breakdowns, oil spillages and fire hazards on North Sea oil drilling rigs.

Dr. John A. Cunningham

None. Responsibility for recruiting appropriately qualified personnel to deal with the incidents listed rests with the individual operator. I also refer the hon. Member to the reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Dunbartonshire, West (Mr. Campbell) on 27th April.—[Vol. 930, c. 328–9.]

Mr. David Young

asked the Secretary of State for Energy, in view of the accident in the Ekofisk Field, what immediate steps he will take to ensure there is no recurrence in the British fields.

Dr. John A. Cunningham

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Dunbartonshire, West (Mr. Campbell) on 27th April 1977.—[Vol. 930, c. 328–9.]