(8 years, 7 months ago)
Commons Chamber4. What steps the Government are taking to support the North sea oil and gas sector.
11. What steps the Government are taking to support the North Sea oil and gas sector.
Of course this is an important sector and it faces difficult times. That is why I am delighted that the Chancellor announced a £1 billion package of measures in the Budget: a reduction in headline rates of tax; major investment opportunities and encouragement in relation to exploration, infrastructure and late-life assets; a quarter of a billion-pound Aberdeen city deal; and the creation of an inter-ministerial group specifically targeting the oil and gas sector.
(13 years, 8 months ago)
Commons Chamber4. What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on the registration of donations to political parties active in Northern Ireland.
10. What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on the registration of donations to political parties active in Northern Ireland.