Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

“What steps his Department is taking to reform the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls.”

Tabled: 12 October 2022Answered: 18 October 2022

Asked by

Kate Osborne

Labour — Jarrow and Gateshead East

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

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.