Oral Question·Scotland Office
“What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on levels of employment in the oil and gas sector in Scotland.”
Tabled: 20 October 2026Answered: 28 October 2026
Asked by
Jerome Mayhew
Conservative — Broadland and Fakenham
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Scotland
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr Douglas Alexander)
As shown by our decision last week to approve the Jackdaw gasfield, the United Kingdom Government are committed to a pragmatic approach to the North sea. We recognise that domestic oil and gas will continue to play an important part in our energy mix for decades to come.