§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what guidance his Department intends issuing to operators on the use of foreign crews on North sea supply vessels; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NorrisThe Department is proposing to establish a consultation group of offshore supply vessels, including representatives of shipowners, operators, unions and the Health and Safety Executive. Matters to be considered by the group are likely to include a code of practice for operators covering manning, among other matters.