Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 2004. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 2004 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Dept for Work and Pensions
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what regulations determine minimum fishing distance between fishing vessels and North Sea rigs.
- Answer
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Mr. Hayes: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what regulations determine minimum fishing distance between fishing vessels and North Sea rigs. [204217] Jane Kennedy: Sections 21-24 of the Petroleum Act 1987 prohibit vessels from entering safety zones around offshore oil and gas installations, which extend to 500 metres of any part of the installation. This prohibition includes fishing vessels while fishing.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 204217; 428 c1448W;428 c1447W
- Session
- 2004-05
- Subjects
- Fisheries Health and safety Fishing vessels Offshore structures Offshore industry Safety North Sea
- Link
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