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Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2015 (named day). It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 9 February 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Offshore Industry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations he has received on the decision of Shell UK Ltd to contract the Allseas Group vessel the Pieter Schelte to carry out decommissioning work on three platforms in the Brent Field on the UK Continental Shelf; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

I have received representations from the trade union, Unite, objecting to the name of the vessel, the Pieter Schelte. The Allseas Group made a statement on 6 February confirming that the name of the vessel would be changed and that the new name would be announced shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
223358
Session
2014-15
Related items
Offshore Industry
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Continental shelf Offshore structures Offshore industry Shipping Shell Allseas Group
Link
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