Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 907999
Offshore Industry: Scotland
Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 25 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Dr Ben Spencer
Conservative — Runnymede 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 AlexanderThe 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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