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Offshore Industry: Death

Asked by Grahame MorrisLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 23 February 2026UIN 103742

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he expects the Health and Safety Executive to publish its report into the fatality on the Liberian flagged jackup drill rig Valaris 121 on 14 November 2025.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has undertaken an investigation into the incident and has been in touch with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), most recently on 19 January. HSE does not publish its reports.

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