Joe Robertson

Joe Robertson

Conservative — Isle of Wight East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 June 2025

Debate

North Sea Oil and Gas Licences: Economic Growth

Contribution

Ministers across various Departments have repeatedly said that oil and gas is here to stay for many years. Issuing new North sea oil and gas licences would support tens of thousands of jobs, return millions in tax revenue to the Treasury and help to grow the Scottish economy. Why are the Government refusing to issue any new licences?

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