HC Deb 21 May 1991 vol 191 cc452-3W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list the semi-submersible rigs and jack-up structures which require modifications in terms of safety requirements outlined and recommended by the public inquiry into the Piper Alpha disaster and the date by which he expects such work to be completed; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Forth

Lord Cullen's 106 recommendations include wide-ranging reform of offshore safety legislation, with a new requirement for operators to produce, and have accepted by the Health and Safety Executive, a safety case for every offshore installation. The report's recommendations apply to both fixed and mobile installations. It is not possible to say in advance what changes any individual installation will be required to make.

I refer the hon. Member also to my answer of 15 May 1991, Official Report, column 211–12.