HC Deb 28 February 1978 vol 945 c182W
Mr. Lawson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the other factors referred to by the Financial Secretary in his Written Answer, Official Report, 3rd February, column 359, about divers.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I did not consider it necessary to refer to the possible effect on United Kingdom oil supplies and safety standards were there to be a withdrawal of the more experienced diving personnel from the industry.