Extract from DBEIS
Questions: Industrial Strategy
(West Aberdeenshire and
Kincardine) (Con): Thanks to the actions of this
Government, it is widely recognised that the UK now has the most
fiscally attractive regime in the world for investment in oil and
gas. Does my right hon. Friend agree that a good sector deal
would build on that and would mean that the north-east of
Scotland could look forward to a future in which it is not only
Europe’s energy capital, but the world’s?
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and
Industrial Strategy (Greg Clark): I completely agree
with my hon. Friend. I had the privilege of leading a trade
delegation to India that included many companies from Aberdeen
and the north-east of Scotland that are selling their wares and
expertise right around the world. That is one of the big
opportunities in the deal that is being negotiated.
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Extract from
Westminster Hall debate on Animal Welfare
(Richmond Park)
(Con):...On a bigger scale, we have seen over the
past few years the creation of a network of giant marine
protected areas. Our 14 overseas territories represent the
fifth-largest marine estate in the world and include some of the
most important biodiversity hotspots in the world. This
Government have committed nearly 4 million square kilometres to
protection by 2020—an area way bigger than India. That represents the single
biggest conservation measure by any Government ever...
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