Offshore Industry: Scotland
Commons · Question 900912 · Tabled 22 Oct 2024 · Scotland Office · Official record
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision not to issue North Sea oil and gas licences on employment in Scotland.
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 30 Oct 2024
We are transitioning towards a clean energy future, but oil and gas production in the North Sea will be a key part of the UK energy landscape for many years to come. Scotland has the heritage, expertise and world-class workforce to help win this global ra...