Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Kennet (Labour). It was answered by Viscount Ullswater (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 6 February 1990.

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Untitled Oral question

Question

What is present condition of Piper Alpha; to what height above seabed & below surface it has been cut; if present condition in keeping with international law; if marked on charts as a hazard to submarines; if equipped to give warning to submarines & if responsibility lies with operating company; who is responsible for its safety; & what representations recommend reinstatement of seabed to original condition.

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

515 c827-8 

Session

1989-90

Oral question type

Lead

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Subjects

Accidents Liability Navigation Pollution Offshore industry Offshore fixed structures Safety Shipping Seas and oceans Submarines Maritime law Piper Alpha platform Navigational aids

Contains statistics

Yes