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Baroness Foster of Oxton (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 28 October 2025

Debate

Offshore Oil and Gas: Venting and Flaring

Contribution

My Lords, while this is clearly a very important element when we look at the oil industry, Petrofac, a major employer in Aberdeen, is going into administration. There are 2,000 employees’ jobs at risk—1,200 offshore and 800 onshore in training and operational roles. The trade unions are seeking clarity from government on wages and entitlements. Has the Secretary of State for the Environment met with the trade unions? What was the outcome? Does the Minister agree that the rush to net zero by this Government is destroying jobs across the United Kingdom?

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