HC Deb 19 December 1985 vol 89 cc248-9W
Mr. Penhaligon

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what information he has as to the number of personnel working on rigs in the North sea and as to the numbers of British nationals, EEC nationals and others involved.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The numbers requested are as follows:

Personnel at 30 September 1984
Nationality On fixed Platforms On Floating Platforms and Supply Boats
British 14,683 11,921
Other EC 207 986
Non-EC 443 3,039
Total 15,333 15,946

The above figures are derived from the Inland Revenue's annual "Survey of Offshore Personnel" taken on 30 September 1984 and are the most recent available.