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Debate between Chloe Smith and Robert Smith
Tuesday 24th January 2012

(12 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Smith Portrait Sir Robert Smith (West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine) (LD)
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T5. Can the Minister update the House on lessons learned from the Fiscal Forum on how to maximise investment in jobs in UK oil and gas production?

Chloe Smith Portrait The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Miss Chloe Smith)
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I certainly can, and I welcome my hon. Friend’s interest in this policy area, based on his constituency experience. The Government have been clear that they want to see the oil and gas industry thrive, given its importance for jobs and growth around the country. Ministerial colleagues, officials and I continue to engage the industry in ongoing constructive dialogue to understand the challenges facing it.

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