LISTEN: Tackling a "culture of fear" in the North Sea

Industry leaders were debating the future of the North Sea in the 'Economic, Energy and Tourism Committee' at the Scottish Parliament today - when the sector's "culture of fear" was brought up.

Published 2nd Dec 2015

A "culture of fear" in the North Sea was discussed as industry leaders debated the future of the North Sea at the 'Economic, Energy, and Tourism Committee' in the Scottish Parliament today.

Jake Molloy, from RMT, said workers in the sector are afraid to speak out because they are continuously scared of losing their jobs.

He was speaking at the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee' at the Scottish Parliament today:

The Chief Executive of Oil and Gas UK, Deirdre Michie, responded to the comments, saying they are doing all they can to prevent workers feeling unable to speak up when it comes to safety: