Andrew Bowie MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of CommerceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has met with the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce.
Answer: Details of Ministers’ and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Published declarations include the purpose of the meeting and the names of any additional external organisa...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: TrainingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department plans to take to help support offshore oil and gas workers transitioning to alternative energy industries.
Answer: The Government is taking action to coordinate our approach to ensure a just transition, which would allow offshore oil and gas workers to benefit from the economic opportunities from our transition to net zero, particularly in Scotland. As Britain becomes...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: TaxationTreasuryTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1539More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential economic impact of the Energy Profits Levy on the North East of Scotland.
Answer: The Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) most recent forecast of tax revenues from the oil and gas sector was published at Spring Budget 2024 in the Economic and Fiscal Outlook (EFO) March 2024. It can be found at: https://obr.uk/docs/dlm_uploads/E030...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many civil service jobs his Department plans to create in north-east Scotland.
Answer: Aberdeen was announced as one DESNZ’s second headquarters in December last year. This highlights the important role the north east Scotland will play in our net zero transition. The headquarters already has over 100 staff (104 as of end June 2024), and ou...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: LicensingTreasuryTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1537More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the projected revenue is to His Majesty's Treasury from oil and gas companies as a result of the policy to ban new oil and gas exploration licences.
Answer: The government does not intend to issue new licences to explore new oil and gas fields. We will share more details on our plans for oil and gas licensing in due course.Forecasts for oil and gas tax revenues are published by the Office for Budget Responsib...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: North SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the impact of banning new exploration licences on the economy in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Answer: This Government will ensure a phased and responsible North Sea transition. We will manage the North Sea in a way that does not jeopardise jobs. The Government is taking action to coordinate our approach to ensure a just transition, which would allow offsh...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: North SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of his policy on granting new North Sea exploration licences on employment levels in (a) Aberdeen and (b) Aberdee
Answer: This Government will ensure a phased and responsible North Sea transition. We will manage the North Sea in a way that does not jeopardise jobs. The Government is taking action to coordinate our approach to ensure a just transition, which would allow offsh...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordFossil Fuels: ImportsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of projected imports of oil and gas over the next five years.
Answer: The Government closely monitors and forecasts UK’s supply and demand needs for both oil and natural gas. The Energy Security Plan Update, published in December 2023, includes an assessment of the role of imports in meeting our domestic gas demand until 20...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to consult business leaders in north-east Scotland on the potential impact of his policy on oil and gas.
Answer: This Government will engage with industry to ensure a phased and responsible North Sea transition. The Secretary of State has held initial, introductory discussions with industry and we will continue to engage to ensure a just transition where offshore oi...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Visits: AberdeenDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to visit Aberdeen.
Answer: The Secretary of State looks forward to visiting all areas of the United Kingdom including Scotland.
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: North SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he plans to have with OEUK on the future of the North Sea Basin.
Answer: This Government will engage with industry to ensure a phased and responsible North Sea transition. The Secretary of State has had introductory discussions with OEUK and the North Sea Transition Authority and we will continue to engage with industry.
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordOil: LicensingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which oil and gas industry bodies he consulted with before making his decision to ban new oil exploration licences.
Answer: Details of Ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK.
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordWind Power: NoiseDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his planned timetable is for publishing the updated ETSU-R-97 guidelines.
Answer: We aim to publish the updated ETSU-R-97 guidance in Spring 2025. In the meantime, the current ETSU guidance remains suitable for assessing wind turbine noise and should continue to be applied accordingly.
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will give communities the ability to express opposition to hosting grid infrastructure.
Answer: For England and Wales, the Planning Act 2008 requires developers to show they have effectively engaged with communities, considering and incorporating feedback. This includes a requirement on developers to demonstrate that they have consulted adequately w...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether communities will receive remuneration for hosting energy infrastructure.
Answer: Communities will continue to have a say on proposals in their area. It is important that communities feel the benefit of energy infrastructure. This is a matter the Government takes seriously and is considering carefully.
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordElectric CablesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of a presumption in favour of offshoring energy infrastructure where agricultural land would be affected by overhead cables or undergroun
Answer: The energy National Policy Statements (NPS) require developers to minimise impacts on agricultural land and preferably use land in areas of poorer quality. The NPS sets out a starting presumption for overhead lines in most cases and identifies when underg...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordOffshore IndustryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the role of industry input in the delivery of his policies on North Sea oil and gas.
Answer: The government will ensure a phased and responsible transition in the North Sea. We will partner with business and workers to manage our existing fields for the entirety of their lifespan. We will embrace the future of energy production and storage, which...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordOffice for Veterans' AffairsMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of having the Office for Veterans' Affairs within his Department.
Answer: The Government is fully committed to delivering for veterans as an integral part of our Armed Forces community. The Secretary of State for Defence will represent veterans at Cabinet, and as the Minister for Veterans and People I will look at the best ways...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordGurkhas: PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to bring pensions for Gurkha soldiers who retired before 1997 in line with the standard British Army pension.
Answer: The Government greatly values the service of all members of the Armed Forces, including the Gurkhas, who have a long and distinguished history of Service to the UK, both here and overseas. The Government takes its responsibilities to our Gurkha veterans v...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: HomelessnessMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to reduce veteran homelessness.
Answer: The level of homelessness, including for our veterans, is too high. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is working across Government to ensure veterans have access to the support they need on housing, as well as mental health, employment and other areas. The Go...
Answered 5 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Cost of LivingMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support veterans with the cost of living.
Answer: The Government is fully committed to delivering for veterans as an integral part of our Armed Forces community. I am leading work across Government to look at the best ways to ensure veterans and their families get access to the support they need.
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: HomelessnessMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department plans to spend on Op Fortitude in each financial year of this Parliament.
Answer: The Government is fully committed to delivering for veterans as an integral part of our Armed Forces community. I am leading work across Government to look at the best ways to ensure veterans and their families get access to the health, housing, employmen...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Employment SchemesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much funding he plans to allocate to Op Prosper over this Parliament.
Answer: The Government is fully committed to delivering for veterans as an integral part of our Armed Forces community. I am leading work across Government to look at the best ways to ensure veterans and their families get access to the health, housing, employmen...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: HomelessnessMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to support the previous Government’s Op Fortitude campaign.
Answer: The Government is fully committed to delivering for veterans as an integral part of our Armed Forces community. I am leading work across Government to look at the best ways to ensure veterans and their families get access to the health, housing, employmen...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to continue the previous Government's work on Op Courage, the veterans' mental health service.
Answer: The Government is fully committed to delivering for veterans as an integral part of our Armed Forces community. I am leading work across Government to look at the best ways to ensure veterans and their families get access to the health, housing, employmen...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
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