Majority - independence will boost North Sea jobs Wed, 07/08/2013 - 15:34 The findings of an oil & gas industry survey which found that a majority of people working in the sector believe that independence will create jobs have been welcomed today by the SNP. The survey for NES Global Talent found that 54% of respondents believe that more jobs will be created as a result of a Yes vote in next year’s referendum. Meanwhile 75% of respondents believe that their current wages will be maintained or increased in an independent Scotland, while 69% believe that investment in the industry will stay at current levels or increase. Commenting, SNP MSP for Aberdeen Central Kevin Stewart said: “This poll shows most offshore workers believe independence will see an increase in North Sea jobs. These are extremely welcome findings and show that the negativity towards the oil & gas sector from anti-independence politicians is doing little to damage confidence within this booming industry. “People within the industry who know it best anticipate increased jobs in an independent Scotland - and that is a boost to the Yes campaign. “Having suffered from the kind of Westminster mismanagement that saw a surprise £2 billion tax raid sprung on the industry with no warning, it is no wonder that the prospect of an independent Scotland holds no fear for those working in the oil & gas sector. “It is increasingly clear that the only way to ensure that the sector is managed in a sensible way on behalf of people in Scotland is with a Yes vote in next year’s referendum.” Details of the survey can be viewed at onrec/news/news-archive/oil-and-gas-workforce-has-mixed-v...
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:39:30 +0000
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