§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what consultations he has had with the Health and Safety Commission about the appointment of a successor to Mr. Petrie as head of offshore safety;
(2) why he has decided to proceed with the selection of the successor to Mr. Petrie as head of offshore safety rather than leaving the appointment to the Health and Safety Commission.
§ Mr. WakehamThere is no intention to replace Mr. Petrie as director of safety. Offshore safety is, however, to become the responsibility of a new head of division to whom Mr. Petrie will report. Mr. Tony Barrell, from the Health and Safety Executive, has been appointed to the new post. The Health and Safety Commission has warmly welcomed the new appointment.