Coastal Communities 2022-02-02
2022-02-02
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Q1
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The MP asked about the government's actions to support coastal communities.
What steps are being taken by the Government to support coastal communities in Scotland?
Communities across Scotland have benefited from our focus on levelling up. We are investing a further £100 million over the next three years for transformative seafood projects that will help to rejuvenate our coastal communities.
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Q2
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The MP asked about government support for petrochemical and oil and gas industries, stressing their importance to coastal communities.
Will the Minister confirm that this Government are committed to supporting our petchem sector and further oil and gas exploration in the North sea?
Yes, I can. The Government are committed to delivering a North sea transition deal that will support workers, businesses and the supply chain through this transition by harnessing the industry's existing capabilities, infrastructure and private investment potential.
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Q3
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The MP highlighted government's investment in the fishing industry and its benefits for coastal communities.
Does my hon. Friend agree that only by boosting coastal communities and spreading opportunity to every corner of our country can we succeed in our mission to improve the lives of everybody in our great nation?
Indeed I do. The Government have gone well beyond their manifesto commitment to replace European Union funding, by investing an additional £100 million over the next three years for transformative seafood projects that will rejuvenate the industry and our coastal communities.
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Q4
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The MP asked about the replacement of EU Interreg funding for organisations like EMEC, emphasizing its importance in renewable energy.
Does the Minister agree that the UK's shared prosperity fund should be the source of replacement funding for organisations such as EMEC? What is the Scotland Office doing to make that case within government?
I had the pleasure of visiting Stromness last summer, when I saw for myself the huge potential that Orkney has to lead the country in renewable energy. I continue to speak to the leader of Orkney Islands Council to explore all the ways in which we can help to fund these exciting projects.
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The specific ask for agreement on using Shared Prosperity Fund and details on efforts by Scotland Office was not fully addressed.
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Q5
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The MP inquired about the Secretary of State's actions towards introducing a direct ferry service from Scotland to export markets in Europe.
What actions has the Secretary of State taken to assist in introducing a direct ferry service from Scotland to critically important export markets in Europe?
I was pleased to reply to a debate that the hon. Gentleman and other colleagues spoke in a couple of weeks ago on exploring the potential for restoring the Rosyth to Zeebrugge link, which ceased operating a few years ago. There are lots of potentials for reopening that.
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The specific ask for details on actions taken and future plans was not fully addressed.
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Q6
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The MP questioned the Scottish Government's demands for local procurement in awarding ScotWind contracts.
What discussion has the Minister had with the Scottish Government about ensuring that the supply chain for ScotWind creates jobs in Scotland and across the UK?
I agree with the basic point the hon. Lady is making. If we look at renewable energy as a whole, we see that there are enormous opportunities to develop that technology in Scotland, through our contracts for difference round, which is as big as all the other rounds put together.
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The specific ask on discussions regarding local procurement and job creation was not fully addressed.
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