Question
5. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support Scotland’s contribution to UK energy independence.
Answer
Scotland remains at the very heart of the UK’s energy system. Just last week, I was at St Fergus alongside the Energy Secretary to approve the Jackdaw gasfield, paving the way for domestic gas to flow ashore in the coming weeks. Over the course of 2025, nearly two thirds of Britain’s electricity came from clean sources, creating skilled jobs across Scotland, meeting our climate obligations and strengthening our energy independence.14% vibes
Verdict: GREEN (76/100)
The reply directly answers the question with a concrete action: the department, jointly with the Energy Secretary, approved the Jackdaw gasfield at St Fergus. It explains that this will bring domestic gas ashore, create jobs in Scotland and support UK energy independence. The answer rests on one named project rather than a broader programme of Scottish measures, so it is clear and specific but not exhaustive.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What the department is doing, in cooperation with Cabinet colleagues, to support Scotland's contribution to UK energy independence. | Addressed | Direct | The reply names a concrete action taken jointly with a Cabinet colleague (approving the Jackdaw gasfield at St Fergus alongside the Energy Secretary), explains that it will bring domestic gas ashore, and links this to job creation in Scotland and to energy independence, which together answer what the department is doing in Scotland to support UK energy independence. Statements 1, 4 and 6 are broader or generic context and add little on their own. |