“What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect of Budget 2020 on the Scottish Government's block grant.”
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Scotland
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Melanie Ward)
The clean energy transition is a generational economic opportunity to reindustrialise Scotland, from the islands to the borders. Scotland is already a clean energy powerhouse, with the industry supporting 105,000 jobs and adding £10 billion to the Scottish economy. Last week, the Chancellor announced a new £2 billion energy wealth fund to further support the UK’s transition to low-carbon power. Berwick Bank is on course to be one of the largest windfarms in the world and is off the coast of Scotland.