Jobs in Scotland’s New Economy

As an amendment to motion S4M-15356 in the name of Patrick Harvie (Jobs in Scotland’s New Economy), leave out from first "considers" to end and insert “recognises the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry; notes that the sector is still a major employer supporting a substantial number of jobs across Scotland; understands that Scotland needs a diverse and balanced energy portfolio to provide secure and affordable heat and electricity for decades to come; notes that Scotland has ambitious renewables and climate change targets and is making good progress toward them; further notes that Scotland’s policies on electricity generation, renewable heat and energy efficiency are progressively reducing use of fossil fuels and will help Scotland in its ambitions to decarbonise electricity generation; believes that a successful oil and gas sector will assist with diversification of Scotland’s energy supplies and that the skills and expertise employed in Scotland’s oil and gas industry will be crucial in the future success of the sector, mobilising low-carbon technologies and maximising the economic benefits from decommissioning, and believes that it is vital that Scotland continues to ensure good stewardship of all of this country’s huge energy resources, with management of offshore resources being complementary with decarbonising the Scottish energy system over the long term.”