Motion
Recognising the Contribution of Scotland’s Oil and Gas Industry
S6M-13482 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Lumsden, Douglas
Lodged on
03 Jun 2024Heard / answered on
05 Jun 2024Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 05 Jun 2024
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.
Lodged by
Lumsden, Douglas
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Final vote on motion (as amended)
05 Jun 2024
Carried
Show MSPs
For
106Against
7Abstain
0Not voted
16Amendments incorporated
- S6M-13482.3 McArthur, Liam — carried 79/34: As an amendment to motion S6M-13482 in the name of Douglas Lumsden (Recognising the Contribution of Scotland’s Oil and Gas Industry), leave out from first "notes" to end and insert "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."
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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.
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S6M-13482.3: leave out from "notes" to end and insert As an amendment to motion S6M-13482 in the name of Douglas Lumsden (Recognising the Contribution of Scotland’s Oil and Gas Industry), leave out from first "notes" to end and insert "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."
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 6 contributions reference this
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 05 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 June 2024
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-13482, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, on recognising the contribution of Scotland’s oil and gas industry. I would be grateful if members who wish …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 05 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 June 2024
I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Máiri McAllan is agreed to, the amendments in the name of Sarah Boyack, Patrick Harvie and Liam McArthur will fall. The next question is, that …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 05 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 June 2024
The next question is on the amendment in the name of Sarah Boyack. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Sarah Boyack is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Liam McArthur will fa…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 05 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 June 2024
I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Patrick Harvie is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Liam McArthur will fall. The question is, that amendment S6M-13482.2, in the name of …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 05 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 June 2024
The next question is, that amendment S6M-13482.3, in the name of Liam McArthur, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13482, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, on recognising the contribution of Scotland’s oi…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 05 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 June 2024
The next question is, that motion S6M-13482, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, on recognising the contribution of Scotland’s oil and gas industry, as amended, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-13482Selected itemCarried 106/703 Jun 2024 · Motion For Debate · Lumsden, DouglasThat 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, ...
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S6M-13482.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 19/9404 Jun 2024 · Amendment · Boyack, SarahAs an amendment to motion S6M-13482 in the name of Douglas Lumsden (Recognising the Contribution of Scotland’s Oil and Gas Industry), leave out from first "notes" to end and insert "agrees that, as part of the energy transition, oil and gas production will continue in the North Sea for decades to come; believes that if Scotland is to maintain its re...
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S6M-13482.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 7/10704 Jun 2024 · Amendment · Harvie, PatrickAs an amendment to motion S6M-13482 in the name of Douglas Lumsden (Recognising the Contribution of Scotland’s Oil and Gas Industry), leave out from "makes" to end and insert "has made to Scotland’s economy and the contribution that it has made to the greenhouse gas emissions, which threaten the future of humanity and much of the living world;...
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S6M-13482.3Linked amendment/itemCarried 79/3404 Jun 2024 · Amendment · McArthur, LiamAs an amendment to motion S6M-13482 in the name of Douglas Lumsden (Recognising the Contribution of Scotland’s Oil and Gas Industry), leave out from first "notes" to end and insert "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; beli...
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S6M-13482.4Linked amendment/itemDefeated 56/5604 Jun 2024 · Amendment · McAllan, MàiriAs an amendment to motion S6M-13482 in the name of Douglas Lumsden (Recognising the Contribution of Scotland’s Oil and Gas Industry), leave out from first "that oil" to end and insert "of the highly skilled and internationally recognised workforce in the oil and gas sector and the part that it plays in Scotland’s economy; believes that any res...