Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Frank Doran (Labour), on Thursday, 3 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 56 members in total.
PIPER ALPHA CHARITABLE TRUST
That this House recalls with deep sadness the deaths of 167 workers on the Piper Alpha oil rig on 6th July 1988; notes the bravery and dedication of survivors, rescue teams, medical and emergency staff involved; and calls upon the Government and the off-shore oil and gas industry to support the creation of a substantial charitable trust which will further honour the memory of the victims and individuals who work in this challenging sector by providing scholarships to scientists, technologists and other experts who strive to improve the health, safety and effectiveness of the sector.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1956
- Session
- 2007-08
- Other sponsors
- Gavin Strang
- Paul Robert Holmes
- Nigel Evans
- Anne Begg
- Barry Sheerman
- Subjects
- Charities Health and safety Industry Fossil fuels
- Link
- View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk
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