§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what action he is taking to encourage United Kingdom shipbuilding yards to develop their capacity to produce floating oil and gas platforms.
§ Mr. EggarMy Department established a working group on floating production systems last year and the group has made positive proposals to strengthen the competitiveness of UK yards and other suppliers in this sector. Its recommendations are being pursued with the industry and a report will be published shortly.