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Written question asked by Norman A Godman (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 July 1988. It was answered by David Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 July 1988 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Untitled Written question

Question
What information is there about reasons why assistance from helicopter aboard emergency support vessels Iolair was declined following explosion on Piper Alpha oil rig & as to how many minutes flying time Iolair helicopter was from rig & to refer all evidence available to DTp on this subject to official inquiry investigating disaster

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
137 c791-2W;137 c777-8W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Accidents Inquiries Helicopters Offshore industry Offshore fixed structures Rescue services Explosions Piper Alpha platform