HC Deb 30 November 1988 vol 142 c284W
Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what role trade unions play in health and safety on North sea installations.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Trade unions play a role in offshore safety through their membership of the Health and Safety Commission's oil industry advisory committee and through formal and informal consultation procedures particularly with regard to new safety legislation. My safety directorate officials meet unions on a regular basis and upon request.