Motion text
That this House is concerned by the safety of offshore helicopter transport; observes that since February 2009, 33 offshore workers and crew have died and 65 have been rescued from the North Sea following six accidents involving Super Puma 225 and AS332 L2 helicopters; remembers the 13 passengers and crew who lost their lives on 29 April 2016 in a crash off the south coast of Norway; notes that Norwegian and UK investigations of fatal and non-fatal Super Puma accidents since 2009 have found similar mechanical failures; supports the continued grounding of the Super Puma fleet across the North Sea; further notes that the manufacturer Airbus surveyed offshore workers in June 2017 and found a majority with profound reservations over flying in Super Pumas again; is further concerned that the Civil Aviation Authority lifted official restrictions on these helicopters in July 2017 without consulting offshore workers or their trade unions; believes that Super Pumas should not return to the North Sea without the prior agreement of a majority of offshore workers; is concerned that the Government rejected the Transport Select Committee's July 2014 recommendation for a public inquiry into commercial pressures on offshore helicopter safety; recognises that 2018 is the 30th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster and a reminder of the necessity for the highest possible standards of offshore safety; and supports the RMT union's call for the Government to launch a public inquiry into the offshore helicopter safety concerns that are being raised by offshore workers.
Signatures (32)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2017
Cunningham, Alex
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2017
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 November 2017
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 November 2017
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2017
Hoey, Kate
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2017
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2017
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 November 2017
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2017
Carden, Dan
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2017
Crausby, Sir David
Labour
Signed on
23 November 2017
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
21 November 2017
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2017
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2017
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2017
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 January 2018
Hepburn, Mr Stephen
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2017
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
20 November 2017
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
20 November 2017
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2017
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 November 2017
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
1 May 2018
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 November 2017
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2017
Pidcock, Laura
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2017
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on
21 November 2017
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 November 2017
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 November 2017
Simpson, David
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 November 2017
Skinner, Mr Dennis
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2017
Stevens, Jo
Labour
Signed on
11 December 2017
Williamson, Chris
Labour
Signed on
25 January 2018
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.