HC Deb 19 November 1996 vol 285 cc491-2W
Mrs. Ray Michie

To ask the Secretary of Stale for Scotland what is the total number of oil rig construction sites built by the Government which are currently derelict; and if he will list their current owners. [4282]

Mr. Kynoch

None.

Mrs. Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to make special funding available to local authorities for the reinstatement of former oil rig construction sites. [4284]

Mr. Kynoch

I have no plans to make special funding available to local authorities for the reinstatement of former oil rig sites.

Mrs. Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to regenerate derelict oil rig construction sites; and if he will make a statement. [4283]

Mr. Kynoch

I am not aware of any derelict oil rig construction sites in Scotland.

Mrs. Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list those oil rig construction sites where the Government have a duty to restore the area's former natural landscape. [4285]

Mr. Kynoch

There are none.