HC Deb 14 May 1990 vol 172 c318W
37. Mr. Kennedy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will assess the potential for the oil yard platform construction site at Kishorn, Wester Ross; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

It is not possible for me to assess the potential for individual yards as contracts will be won by those who meet the technical and commercial criteria of the operators. However, the prospects for the United Kingdom supplies industry, including the fabrication yards, look very good for the foreseeable future with new investment for 1990 alone estimated at £3.7 billion.