Bridgend General Hospital

HC Deb 24 January 1980 vol 977 cc327-8W

Mr. Ray Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the proposed completion date for the new Bridgend general hospital; and whether the contractors are on target to date.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Construction of this new hospital has not yet begun. The

Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he is satisfied with the policy Mobil Exploration Norway Inc., as the operating company in the North Sea Statfjord oilfield, is implementing with regard to employment of United Kingdom nationals; and, if not, whether he will ensure that the policy is made equitable.

Mr. Gray

Since the Statfjord installations will be in Norwegian waters, be serviced from Norway and be subject to Norwegian employment regulations, it has to be recognised that the operator will seek to call heavily on Norwegian resources for manning the platforms during their operational life.