Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 907999

Offshore Industry: Scotland

Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 25 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Dr Ben Spencer

ConservativeRunnymede and Weybridge

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of North Sea oil and gas on the Scottish economy.

Answer

Mr Douglas Alexander
The Government is committed to managing existing oil and gas fields responsibly for the entirety of their full lifespan. Oil and gas will remain an important part of the UK’s energy mix for decades to come.We are also investing in our country's green ener...

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