If he will list the semi-submersible rigs and jack-up structures which require modifications in terms of safety requirements outlined and recommended by the public inquiry into the Piper Alpha disaster and the date by which he expects such work to be completed. - Inc figures & ref to 191 c211-2W.

If he will list the semi-submersible rigs and jack-up structures which require modifications in terms of safety requirements outlined and recommended by the public inquiry into the Piper Alpha disaster and the date by which he expects such work to be completed. - Inc figures & ref to 191 c211-2W.

What is his estimate of the total value of fixed capital offshore in 1990. - Total capital investment in offshore oil and gas fields up to 1990 amounts to some #74 billion at today's prices.

What is his estimate of the total value of fixed capital offshore in 1990. - Total capital investment in offshore oil and gas fields up to 1990 amounts to some #74 billion at today's prices.

How many of the 193 valves required to be fitted as a result of Offshore Installations (Emergency Pipe-line Valve) Regulations 1989 were fitted as at 31st March.

How many of the 193 valves required to be fitted as a result of Offshore Installations (Emergency Pipe-line Valve) Regulations 1989 were fitted as at 31st March.

If he will set up a high level task force combining all the departments of state concerned, all industries involved and all interested parties to bring forward proposals to secure continued viability of all uses and the well being of the North Sea, once gas and oil structures are decommissioned.

If he will set up a high level task force combining all the departments of state concerned, all industries involved and all interested parties to bring forward proposals to secure continued viability of all uses and the well being of the North Sea, once gas and oil structures are decommissioned.

Pursuant to 184 c50W, if the United Kingdom embassy in Oslo promoted any services offered by the United Kingdom AEA.

Pursuant to 184 c50W, if the United Kingdom embassy in Oslo promoted any services offered by the United Kingdom AEA.

What proportion of Kuwait's oil production comes from wells that: (a) lie within 50 miles of the coast, (b) lie within 20 miles of the coast, (c) lie within 10 miles of the coast and (d) are found offshore. - Ref to 1990 International Petroleum Encyclopaedia (in Library).

What proportion of Kuwait's oil production comes from wells that: (a) lie within 50 miles of the coast, (b) lie within 20 miles of the coast, (c) lie within 10 miles of the coast and (d) are found offshore. - Ref to 1990 International Petroleum Encyclopaedia (in Library).

To comment about the use of former fishing vessels as standby vessels in the North Sea - Incl ref to DTp "Code for the Assessment of the Suitability of Standby Vessels Attending Offshore Installations".

To comment about the use of former fishing vessels as standby vessels in the North Sea - Incl ref to DTp "Code for the Assessment of the Suitability of Standby Vessels Attending Offshore Installations".

What representations he has received about North Sea standby vessels.

What representations he has received about North Sea standby vessels.

What exemptions he plans to propose to European law on offshore safety in respect of British installations after 1992 - None

What exemptions he plans to propose to European law on offshore safety in respect of British installations after 1992 - None

What modifications have been made to his Department's code for standby vessels for North Sea operations since the Piper Alpha disaster.

What modifications have been made to his Department's code for standby vessels for North Sea operations since the Piper Alpha disaster.

How many occasions in each year since 1978 his inspectors have used their powers under the Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971 to prohibit an activity or use of equipment or to require improvement.

How many occasions in each year since 1978 his inspectors have used their powers under the Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971 to prohibit an activity or use of equipment or to require improvement.

How many full-time field inspectors engaged in offshore installation inspections were employed by his Department in each year since 1978.

How many full-time field inspectors engaged in offshore installation inspections were employed by his Department in each year since 1978.

What is the earliest year for which he can give the total spent on the North Sea Safety Inspectorate of his Department without incurring disproportionate cost; and what is the figure for that year and subsequent years at constant prices. - Includes figure.

What is the earliest year for which he can give the total spent on the North Sea Safety Inspectorate of his Department without incurring disproportionate cost; and what is the figure for that year and subsequent years at constant prices. - Includes figure.