Written questions

Offshore Industry: Health and Safety

Commons · Question 104149 · Tabled 8 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 14 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Grahame Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of compliance with the safety regime amongst duty holders in the offshore oil and gas industry.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 14 Jan 2026

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publishes annual statistics in relation to its regulatory activity, which includes data on the offshore oil and gas sector. HSE will use this data alongside its findings from regulatory work and industry engagement to...