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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 12 June 2013.

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Photo of David Cameron David Cameron The Prime Minister, Leader of the Conservative Party 11:30, 12 June 2013

I certainly join my right hon. Friend in praising the North sea oil and gas industry. It is a real jewel in the crown of the United Kingdom economy. What is encouraging is that this year we are seeing a growth in production, as a number of new fields and projects come on stream, but he is absolutely right to say that at all times safety and security are absolutely paramount.