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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Robert Smith (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 March 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.


North Sea Oil and Gas

Question

What steps he is taking to support jobs in the North East of Scotland by maximising the economic recovery of North Sea oil and gas.

Answer

The Government have made significant progress on supporting the North sea oil and gas sector, including the announcements I made in December about an

investment allowance and other changes, although I recognise that there are very serious ongoing problems at the moment.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
907970 
594 cc149-151 
Session
2014-15
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Employment Offshore industry Scotland North Sea
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk