HC Deb 10 March 1989 vol 148 c81W
23. Mr. Robert Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what recent representations he has received on offshore safety.

Mr. Peter Morrison

My right hon. Friend and I recently met representatives of the bereaved and survivors from the Piper Alpha accident who raised a number of concerns about offshore safety. I also continue to receive written representations from a wide range of sources about the offshore safety regime and other questions concerning safety.

30. Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what steps he proposes to take to improve safety in the offshore oil and gas industry.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Safety standards remain under continuous review and I have already informed Parliament that if the Piper Alpha public inquiry can recommend improvements to the present safety regime these will be accepted.