That the Parliament recognises the invaluable contribution that oil and gas makes to Scotland, with the industry supporting 94,000 jobs and providing over £10 billion in revenue in 2022-23; recognises that there is a climate emergency and that it is essential that Scotland meets its net zero targets by 2045 and drives down its reliance on fossil fuels; believes that the phasing down of the traditional oil and gas sector must be done hand in hand with the expansion of renewables and the creation of green jobs, using the wealth of talent and skills available, in order to ensure that communities are not left behind, and further believes that, in order to achieve a successful just transition, both of Scotland's governments must work together, and with the oil and gas and renewables sectors, so that change can be managed properly and effectively.
Result 106 for, 7 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote Vote Passed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Alba Party
That the Parliament recognises the invaluable contribution that oil and gas makes to Scotland, with the industry supporting 94,000 jobs and providing over £10 billion in revenue in 2022-23; notes with concern that the Scottish Government has a presumption against oil and gas, whilst the Labour Party has said it will not allow any new licences, something that industry experts have said could lead to thousands of job losses; welcomes the provisions of the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill, which, when passed, will increase investor confidence in the oil and gas sector and reduce the UK’s dependence on higher-emission imports from overseas; welcomes the approval of the Rosebank oil field and awaits a similar decision on the Cambo oil field; appreciates that oil and gas will still be a vital component of the UK’s energy mix in the future and that it is more environmentally friendly for the country to produce its own oil and gas than import it from abroad, and notes with concern the extremist positions taken by some activists, who are opposed to the very existence of a North Sea oil and gas sector, and condemns their actions, which are irresponsible, damaging and disruptive.
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Supported by: Clare Adamson
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 79 for, 34 against, 1 abstained, 15 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Supported by: Daniel Johnson
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 19 for, 94 against, 1 abstained, 15 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 7 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Supported by: Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 56 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote Vote Defeated