Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 16 December 2021
The result of the vote on motion S6M-02552, in the name of Liam Kerr, on backing the north-east economy, as amended, is: For 84, Against 34, Abstentions 0.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament recognises that the global climate emergency and the aims set out in the Glasgow Climate Pact require all countries to achieve the fastest possible Just Transition for the oil and gas sector; reaffirms that, for such a transition to be just, it must support the 70,000 workers whose employment depends on the sector in Scotland; understands that the growing domestic and global renewable industry provides a major employment opportunity for Scotland; welcomes the Scottish Budget for 2022-23, which will see almost £2 billion invested in tackling the climate emergency, including the first £20 million of the £500 million Just Transition Fund for the north east and Moray, calls on the UK Government to match this investment in the industries and jobs of the future; further believes that the Scottish Government must significantly step up its efforts to support the retention and creation of energy jobs in Scotland, and calls on the Scottish Government to set out a clear industrial plan, in consultation with trade unions and workers, particularly from the oil and gas sector, to secure a Just Transition for workers across Scotland.
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