Andrew Bowie MP: written questions 2025
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Scottish Environmental Protection AgencyScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he (a) last met and (b) plans to next meet with the Chief Executive of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency.
Answer: Scotland Office Ministers meet with a variety of stakeholders on a regular basis, including from the environmental sector, as required.The positive reset of relations with the Scottish Government and, as appropriate, its agencies, is a priority for this G...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordScottish Ambulance ServiceScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he (a) last met and b) plans to next meet with the Chief Executive of the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Answer: The Scottish Ambulance Service provides a vital, lifesaving service to the people of Scotland. Health is a devolved matter, and the Scottish Government funds and oversees the work of the Scottish Ambulance Service. The UK Government engages regularly with...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordScottish Fire and Rescue ServiceScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he (a) last met with and (b) plans to next meet with the Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Answer: The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service provides a vital service to the people of Scotland. The Scottish Government funds and oversees the work of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The UK Government engages regularly with the Scottish Government on ove...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he (a) last met with and (b) plans to next meet with the Chief Constable of Police Scotland.
Answer: I meet regularly with Chief Constable Jo Farrell and discuss with her the wide range of issues facing Police Scotland, as well as sharing our mutual priorities and helping to develop understanding of how the UK Government can support the organisation. One...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: Northern IrelandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29084More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of Northern Irish-Scottish connectivity by (a) road, (b) sea, (c) air and (d) rail.
Answer: There is of course currently no direct road or rail travel link between Northern Ireland and Scotland. Air routes between Northern Ireland and Scotland are a commercial matter, however the UK Government recognises the importance of strong intra-UK travel ...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordExports: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what the value of Scottish exports is to (a) England, (b) Wales and (c) Northern Ireland.
Answer: The latest official statistics, published on 29 January 2025, show that Scotland’s exports to the rest of the UK was worth over £60.5 billion in 2023, and valued at over £47.7 billion during the first three quarters of 2024. The rest of the UK includes En...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the impact of the UK defence sector on Scotland’s economy.
Answer: Scotland’s aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors contribute significantly to both the Scottish and UK economies, contributing £3.2 billion in 2023 as well as directly employing 33,500 people and 1,500 apprentices. Latest figures show that the Mi...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the role of Scottish shipyards in fulfilling future Royal Navy procurement contracts.
Answer: My Department engages regularly with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on a range of issues.Scottish shipyards play a key role in fulfilling Royal Navy procurement contracts. The commitments set out in the National Shipbuilding Strategy have enabled MoD inves...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking to support defence-related job creation in Scotland.
Answer: I have regular discussions with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on supporting Scotland's defence sector, which makes a vital contribution to the economies of both Scotland and the UK. In 2022/23, the MoD supported 11,200 direct jobs in Scotland through expe...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the contribution of Scottish-based defence industries to the UK’s national security.
Answer: The first duty of the Government is to keep the country secure and our communities safe - a duty all my Cabinet colleagues take very seriously. This is why the Prime Minister launched the Strategic Defence Review to ensure that we are prepared for the cha...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the future of military bases in Scotland.
Answer: Scotland’s military personnel and our strategic bases, including HMNB Clyde and RAF Lossiemouth, play a crucial role in defending the whole of the UK and our NATO Allies. Scotland hosts 17 regular Armed Forces sites, 7 Royal Navy operated sites and two ke...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make representations to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to ensure that all future energy transmission infrastructure projects in Scotland align with best practices for (a) envi
Answer: I engage regularly with my colleague, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on a variety of issues.My Ministerial colleagues and I continue to engage regularly with all parts of the energy sector in Scotland.The UK Government is committe...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPylons: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will have discussions with with (a) National Grid and (b) Scottish transmission operators on technological solutions to reduce the need for overhead pylons in Scotland’s rural landscapes.
Answer: My Ministerial colleagues and I continue to engage regularly with all parts of the energy sector in Scotland.The UK Government is committed to delivering our Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which will require investment in and expansion of our transmission ...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing Government support for mitigating the (a) visual and (b) environmental impact of new energy transmission infrastructure in Scotland.
Answer: The UK Government is committed to delivering our Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which will require investment in and expansion of our transmission network. We will work with all interested parties to deliver our plan, which will guarantee energy security, ...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether his Department plans to take steps to ensure that energy transmission projects in Scotland prioritise community engagement.
Answer: My Ministerial colleagues and I continue to engage regularly with all parts of the energy sector in Scotland.The UK Government is committed to delivering our Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which will require investment in and expansion of our transmission ...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPylons: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has received representations from local authorities in Scotland on the proposed expansion of electricity transmission infrastructure in rural areas.
Answer: My Ministerial colleagues and I continue to engage regularly with local authorities in Scotland across a wide range of issues.The UK Government is committed to delivering our Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which will require investment in and expansion of ...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Cables: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on (a) underground and (b) subsea cabling for energy transmission in rural Scotland.
Answer: I engage regularly with my colleague, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on a variety of issues.My Ministerial colleagues and I continue to engage regularly with all parts of the energy sector in Scotland.The UK Government is committe...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPylons: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of new electricity transmission infrastructure on the (a) economy and (b) environment of rural Scotland.
Answer: My officials work closely with colleagues in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to ensure the needs of Scottish people are represented in policy development.My Ministerial colleagues and I continue to engage regularly with all parts of the en...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPylons: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with (a) the Scottish Government and (b) energy transmission companies on the impact of proposed electricity pylons on rural communities in Scotland.
Answer: I engage regularly with my counterparts in the Scottish Government on a variety of issues.My Ministerial colleagues and I continue to engage regularly with all parts of the energy sector in Scotland.The UK Government is committed to delivering our Clean P...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the estimated timeline for the creation of jobs by GB Energy on the renewable energy industry in Scotland.
Answer: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is in the process of establishing GB Energy, which will drive our clean energy mission. The company will employ staff in its Headquarters in Aberdeen and in additional sites in Edinburgh and Glasgow, making ...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: AberdeenScotland OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had recent discussions with the business community in Aberdeen on GB Energy’s long-term job creation strategy.
Answer: This government’s priority is a fair, orderly and prosperous transition in the North Sea in line with our climate and legal obligations, which drives towards a future of clean energy security, lower bills, and good, skilled jobs. The Department for Energy...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the estimated timeline for the creation of jobs by GB Energy on Scotland’s transition from oil and gas to renewable energy.
Answer: This government’s priority is a fair, orderly and prosperous transition in the North Sea in line with our climate and legal obligations, which drives towards a future of clean energy security, lower bills, and good, skilled jobs. The Department for Energy...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: AberdeenScotland OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on bringing forward funding for the GB Energy headquarters in Aberdeen.
Answer: This government’s priority is a fair, orderly and prosperous transition in the North Sea in line with our climate and legal obligations, which drives towards a future of clean energy security, lower bills, and good, skilled jobs. The Department for Energy...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: AberdeenScotland OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on GB Energy’s job creation in Aberdeen.
Answer: This government’s priority is a fair, orderly and prosperous transition in the North Sea in line with our climate and legal obligations, which drives towards a future of clean energy security, lower bills, and good, skilled jobs. The Department for Energy...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what criteria his Department will use to measure the success of GB Energy in delivering (a) employment and (b) investment in Scotland.
Answer: Delivering jobs and investment is at the heart of Great British Energy’s (GBE) mission to drive clean energy deployment, to create jobs, boost energy independence, to ensure UK taxpayers, billpayers, and communities reap the benefits of clean, secure, hom...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
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