HC Deb 28 October 1985 vol 84 c318W
23. Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what action he proposes to take to stimulate the growth and export potential of the offshore oil and gas construction industry.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

Since 1980 the United Kingdom offshore oil and gas construction industry has won an average 82 per cent. share of a domestic market now worth nearly £650 million a year. This year I have approved 16 new oil and gas projects, and there has been a record response from the oil and gas companies in the ninth round of licensing.