§ 24. Miss BeggTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the measures being taken by the Government to promote the export opportunities of Scotland's oil and gas industry businesses. [130591]
§ Mr. WilsonThe Government continue to work hard to identify and promote export opportunities for the oil and gas industry through such initiatives as Pilot, the Government/industry forum. Export promotion is particularly important, and I was happy to address the Caspian Oil and Gas Conference in Baku last month. Earlier this year I was able to promote our expertise in the oil and gas sector during a visit to the Far East.