§ Mr. Watkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many drilling rigs are operating in the North Sea in 1979; and how many were operating in 1978 and 1977.
§ Dr. MabonThere were 14 mobile rigs engaged in exploration, appraisal and development drilling in the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea in February this year, compared with 15 in February 1978, and 19 in February 1977.