asked the Minister for Energy what policy conclusions he has reached as a result of the loss of the oil rig Transocean 3; and if he will make a statement.

As I said in the House on 16th January 1974, I am awaiting the outcome of investigations being carried out by my Petroleum Production Inspectorate with the assistance of the owners and petroleum production licensee. I hope shortly to lay before the House regulations governing the design and construction of offshore installations.