Andrew Bowie MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Fisheries: EU CountriesScotland OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had recent discussions with the Scottish fishing industry on negotiations with the EU on access to British waters by EU fishing vessels.
Answer: My Department is in regular contact with Scotland’s fishing industry and the Scottish Government on a range of issues. My colleagues at Defra are also committed to engaging with fisheries stakeholders across the UK, and to co-delivering its policies and p...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce: Offshore IndustryScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce on oil and gas licences in the North Sea.
Answer: North Sea oil and gas will continue to be an important part of the UK’s energy mix for decades to come. The Government will soon consult on the implementation of our manifesto position not to issue new oil and gas licences to explore new fields in the Nor...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce: EnergyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce on recent increases to the Energy Profits Levy.
Answer: The UK Government is firmly committed to clean energy by 2030, but recognises that oil and gas will continue to have a role in the UK’s energy mix for decades to come, particularly in the North East of Scotland. We have carefully considered the available ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAberdeen City Council: Offshore IndustryScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Aberdeenshire Council on oil and gas licences in the North Sea.
Answer: North Sea oil and gas will continue to be an important part of the UK’s energy mix for decades to come. The Government will soon consult on the implementation of our manifesto position not to issue new oil and gas licences to explore new fields in the Nor...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAberdeen City Council: EnergyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Aberdeenshire Council on recent increases to the Energy Profits Levy.
Answer: The UK Government is firmly committed to clean energy by 2030, but recognises that oil and gas will continue to have a role in the UK’s energy mix for decades to come, particularly in the North East of Scotland. We have carefully considered the available ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAberdeen City Council: Offshore IndustryScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Aberdeen City Council on oil and gas licences in the North Sea.
Answer: North Sea oil and gas will continue to be an important part of the UK’s energy mix for decades to come. The Government will soon consult on the implementation of our manifesto position not to issue new oil and gas licences to explore new fields in the Nor...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAberdeen City Council: EnergyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Aberdeen City Council on recent increases to the Energy Profits Levy.
Answer: The UK Government is firmly committed to clean energy by 2030, but recognises that oil and gas will continue to have a role in the UK’s energy mix for decades to come, particularly in the North East of Scotland. We have carefully considered the available ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Petroleum: RedundancyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Offshore Energies UK on the recent workforce cuts announced by BP.
Answer: I was extremely disappointed to hear that BP has decided to shed energy-related jobs across the world, and that this may impact Scottish workers. We are aware of the situation, and I have asked my officials to follow up with the company to better understa...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Petroleum: RedundancyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with BP on the recent workforce cuts they have announced.
Answer: I was extremely disappointed to hear that BP has decided to shed energy-related jobs across the world, and that this may impact Scottish workers. We are aware of the situation, and I have asked my officials to follow up with the company to better understa...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSumburgh Airport: Air Passenger DutyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had recent discussions with Sumburgh Airport on the proposed increase in Air Passenger Duty.
Answer: The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced increases to Air Passenger Duty (APD) in last year’s Autumn Budget, to take effect from April this year.This Government is committed to supporting the aviation industry and passengers while restoring stability, in...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDundee Airport: Air Passenger DutyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had recent discussions with Dundee Airport on the proposed increase in Air Passenger Duty.
Answer: The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced increases to Air Passenger Duty (APD) in last year’s Autumn Budget, to take effect from April this year.This Government is committed to supporting the aviation industry and passengers while restoring stability, in...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordInverness Airport: Air Passenger DutyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had recent discussions with Inverness Airport on the proposed increase in Air Passenger Duty.
Answer: The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced increases to Air Passenger Duty (APD) in last year’s Autumn Budget, to take effect from April this year.This Government is committed to supporting the aviation industry and passengers while restoring stability, in...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGlasgow Airport: Air Passenger DutyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had recent discussions with Glasgow Airport on the proposed increase in Air Passenger Duty.
Answer: The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced increases to Air Passenger Duty (APD) in last year’s Autumn Budget, to take effect from April this year.This Government is committed to supporting the aviation industry and passengers while restoring stability, in...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordEdinburgh Airport: Air Passenger DutyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had recent discussions with Edinburgh Airport on the proposed increase in Air Passenger Duty.
Answer: The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced increases to Air Passenger Duty (APD) in last year’s Autumn Budget, to take effect from April this year.This Government is committed to supporting the aviation industry and passengers while restoring stability, in...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAberdeen Airport: Air Passenger DutyScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had recent discussions with Aberdeen Airport on the proposed increase in Air Passenger Duty.
Answer: The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced increases to Air Passenger Duty (APD) in last year’s Autumn Budget, to take effect from April this year.This Government is committed to supporting the aviation industry and passengers while restoring stability, in...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSumburgh Airport: Air Passenger DutyTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25288More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of proposed changes to Air Passenger Duty on Sumburgh Airport.
Answer: Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to airlines and is the principal tax on the aviation sector. It is expected to raise £4.2 billion in 2024-25 and it aims to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances, particularly given that tick...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDundee Airport: Air Passenger DutyTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25287More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of proposed changes to Air Passenger Duty on Dundee Airport.
Answer: Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to airlines and is the principal tax on the aviation sector. It is expected to raise £4.2 billion in 2024-25 and it aims to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances, particularly given that tick...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordInverness Airport: Air Passenger DutyTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25286More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of proposed changes to Air Passenger Duty on Inverness Airport.
Answer: Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to airlines and is the principal tax on the aviation sector. It is expected to raise £4.2 billion in 2024-25 and it aims to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances, particularly given that tick...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGlasgow Airport: Air Passenger DutyTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25285More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of proposed changes to Air Passenger Duty on Glasgow Airport.
Answer: Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to airlines and is the principal tax on the aviation sector. It is expected to raise £4.2 billion in 2024-25 and it aims to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances, particularly given that tick...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordEdinburgh Airport: Air Passenger DutyTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25284More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of proposed changes to Air Passenger Duty on Edinburgh Airport.
Answer: Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to airlines and is the principal tax on the aviation sector. It is expected to raise £4.2 billion in 2024-25 and it aims to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances, particularly given that tick...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAberdeen Airport: Air Passenger DutyTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25283More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of proposed changes to Air Passenger Duty on Aberdeen Airport.
Answer: Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to airlines and is the principal tax on the aviation sector. It is expected to raise £4.2 billion in 2024-25 and it aims to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances, particularly given that tick...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordElectricity GenerationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information (a) his Department and (b) the National Energy System Operator holds on the number of number of generation assets that provided (i) spare margin and (ii) reserve for peak ele
Answer: The National Energy System Operator (NESO) holds information required to balance the electricity network and are responsible for all operational actions required to maintain their electricity margin. Further information is available on the Elexon and NESO...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordElectricity GenerationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information (a) his Department and (b) the National Energy System Operator holds on the number of generation assets that provided (i) spare margin and (ii) reserve for peak electricity d
Answer: The National Energy System Operator (NESO) holds information required to balance the electricity network and are responsible for all operational actions required to maintain their electricity margin. Further information is available on the Elexon and NESO...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: AberdeenDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on when the GB Energy board will meet in Aberdeen.
Answer: Arrangements for Great British Energy’s first board meeting are currently being made. The meeting will take place at the company’s headquarters in Aberdeen.
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when the first board meeting of GB Energy will take place; and where it will take place.
Answer: Arrangements for Great British Energy’s first board meeting are currently being made. The meeting will take place at the company’s headquarters in Aberdeen.
Answered 27 Jan 2025
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