Oil and Gas Industry (Hansard, 13 January 2004)

HC Deb 13 January 2004 vol 416 c650W 650W

§ 6. Mr. Doran
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the impact of the North Sea oil and gas industry on the Scottish economy. [146396]

§ Mr. Darling
The Government recognise the continuing vital role of the North Sea oil and gas industry for the Scottish economy and to the UK as a whole in terms of jobs, investment and its contribution to the national income.