Motion · S4M-07521 · 27 Aug 2013
Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Workers
The motion
That the Parliament offers its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Super Puma helicopter crash off Shetland on 23 August 2013; considers that the impact of this tragedy will be felt across the oil and gas industry and by the thousands of workers in the North Sea; believes that this event has been a sad reminder of the crucial importance of health and safety in the industry; recognises the concerns that have arisen as this is the fifth incident in four years involving a Super Puma helicopter; believes that the fact that a fatal accident inquiry has still to commence into the Super Puma crash that took place in 2009 in which 16 people lost their lives shows the need for new legislation to overhaul the current fatal accident inquiry system, and notes that a draft member's bill that would include provision for such action to be taken is currently out for consultation.
Supporters (16)
- Lewis Macdonald 27 Aug 2013
- Patricia Ferguson 30 Aug 2013
- Hanzala Malik 30 Aug 2013
- Margaret McDougall 30 Aug 2013
- Anne McTaggart 30 Aug 2013
- Drew Smith 30 Aug 2013
- Jean Urquhart 30 Aug 2013
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 1 Sep 2013
- Dr Richard Simpson 2 Sep 2013
- Sarah Boyack 3 Sep 2013
- Margaret McCulloch 3 Sep 2013
- Siobhan McMahon 3 Sep 2013
- John Finnie 4 Sep 2013
- Tavish Scott 13 Sep 2013
- Claire Baker Scottish Labour 19 Sep 2013
- Jenny Marra 19 Sep 2013
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.