That the Parliament recognises the importance of reducing emissions in a way that is credible, costed and publicly supported; regrets the absence of a clear, deliverable plan for achieving net zero, particularly in relation to the future of Scotland’s energy sector and industrial base; condemns the Scottish and UK governments’ ideological opposition to oil and gas, nuclear power and a balanced energy policy; calls on the UK Government to end its policy of issuing no new oil and gas licences; notes with deep concern the economic and employment impacts of the closure of the Grangemouth refinery and recent job losses at Harbour Energy in Aberdeen; further notes that the increase and extension of the UK Government’s Energy Profits Levy has had a damaging effect on investment in the North Sea; argues that current Scottish Government policy on nuclear, oil and gas is having a detrimental effect on energy prices and energy security; points out that Great British Energy is a gimmick that will do nothing to bring down bills, and condemns the explosion of electricity infrastructure across the Scottish countryside, and calls on the Scottish Government to adopt a pragmatic, pro-growth energy strategy that supports the workforce, secures investment, delivers affordability and ensures energy reliability and national competitiveness for the future.
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Supported by: Alasdair Allan
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 14, 2025