Question
14. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on levels of employment in the oil and gas sector in Scotland.
Answer
As shown by our decision last week to approve the Jackdaw gasfield, the United Kingdom Government are committed to a pragmatic approach to the North sea. We recognise that domestic oil and gas will continue to play an important part in our energy mix for decades to come.33% vibes
Verdict: RED (20/100)
The question asked about the Minister's engagement with Cabinet colleagues and about employment levels in Scotland. The reply discusses government policy on the North Sea and domestic oil and gas, so it is on the same subject, but it stays at a general level. It does not say whether or how the Minister engaged with colleagues, and it gives no figures or commitments on Scottish employment, so the asker would likely need to ask again for specifics.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is the nature of the Minister's engagement with Cabinet colleagues on levels of employment in the oil and gas sector in Scotland | Partially Addressed | Generic | The reply describes government policy on the North Sea and domestic oil and gas (the Jackdaw approval, a 'pragmatic approach', and a role for domestic production), which is the sector the item concerns. It says nothing about the Minister's engagement with Cabinet colleagues or about employment levels in Scotland, so the item is only touched on, not answered. |