Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the answer of 14 September 2026, Question 28524, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of increasing funding for advisory and investment support to enable the existing oil and gas supply chain to transition their operations.

The Government recognises the importance of supporting the oil and gas supply chain to diversify into clean energy and other growth sectors, while retaining skilled workers and strategically important industrial capability.

We have committed to taking further steps to provide clarity to industry by developing a comprehensive guidance package for supply chain businesses. We continue to work closely with the NSTA and through the North Sea Future Board to strengthen the resilience of supply chain companies and support them to transition.