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Energy policy in Scotland
is a matter that has been specifically reserved to the UK parliament
under the terms of the Scotland Act 1998 that created the devolved
Scottish Parliament. However, since planning is a matter that has been
devolved, the Scottish government has the ability to shape the direction
of energy generation in Scotland by approving or refusing new projects.
In 2004, the Enterprise Committee of the Scottish Parliament called for
the development of a 'fully fledged' Scottish energy policy.
The SNP Government that took power in May 2007 specifically included the
word 'energy' in a portfolio title when the junior ministerial position
of Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism was created to replace
the position of 'Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning'.
Energy Policy of Scotland
This is a good overview from Wikipedia.
Energy - Executive Summary
A paper from the Scottish Democratic Alliance Think Tank (pdf)
Who exactly are the OBR and are their forecasts on oil believable?
An interesting article on Scotland's Oil and Gas 25th Mar 2013.
Labour party lied over true worth of North Sea Oil admits former
Chancellor
Article from Newsnet Scotland 19th May 2013
McCrone Report
Background information on the report on Scotland's Oil held secret for
30 years.
Potential value of North Sea Oil
Report says up to 4 trillion possible |
