Scottish Economy
Debate between Drew Hendry and Paul Masterton(5 years, 10 months ago)
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Drew Hendry
No, I am going to make progress. The Fraser of Allander Institute estimates that 80,000 jobs are at risk.
Drew Hendry
No, I am going to carry on, because I have only a minute.
The UK Government are paying no real attention to stimulating the oil and gas industry. Fortunately there is now an upturn in oil and gas prices, and we need investment from the UK Government.
I have much more to say, and as we are the third party in Parliament I should have hoped for more time to say it, but unfortunately that is not the case—