§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received from oil companies, the standby industry and others about amending the code of practice contained in the document assessment of the suitability of standby vessels attending offshore installations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonAmendment of this guidance document is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport. Because of my Department's interest in the requirement for standby vessels for offshore installations, we have received some representations on this subject. Where appropriate these have been passed to the Department of Transport.