OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY JOBS

Early day motion 691, tabled 14 January 2015 by Robert Smith (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 15 members.

That this House notes with concern that one of the consequences of the falling oil price is the pressure this is putting on many businesses in the North East of Scotland; recognises the importance of the North Sea oil and gas industry in keeping export-earning businesses and the associated supply chain anchored to the UK; further notes the risk of losing valuable expertise from the UK as a result of job cuts; and calls on the Government to work with North Sea businesses to help them retain jobs and skills during this downturn.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Liberal Democrat 4, Scottish National Party 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1.