§ 39. Mr. Lambieasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he will announce an order for the construction of an oil platform or module at Hunterston.
§ Mr. GrayAnnouncements of orders for items of equipment for the offshore market are a matter for the oil operating companies responsible for field developments. However, as the hon. Member may have seen from press reports, a letter of intent has been issued to Ayrshire Marine Constructors Ltd. at Hunterston for the construction of the steel gravity platform required for development of the Maureen oilfield. The formal contract is now being negotiated.