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Such an approach is the minimum necessary for a smooth transition of workers, and to avoid the risk of harming UK tax revenues, economic activity, and employment in many Scottish communities, where the effects of the transition will be disproportionately felt. The loss of jobs abroad has detrimental impacts to the UK. This represents not only the loss of world- renowned skills and expertise in the energy sector, but also a significant hit to regional economies, population dynamics, demographi...

Such an approach is the minimum necessary for a smooth transition of workers, and to avoid the risk of harming UK tax revenues, economic activity, and employment in many Scottish communities, where the effects of the transition will be disproportionately felt. The loss of jobs abroad has detrimental impacts to the UK. This represents not only the loss of world- renowned skills and expertise in the energy sector, but also a significant hit to regional economies, population dynamics, demographics and communities. (Conclusion, Paragraph 53) Type: conclusion | Number: 2 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The government is committed to achieving a fair and inclusive transition. Managing our existing fields for their lifespan will support a smoother transition and retain the skilled workforce we need in the UK as we ramp up cleaner technologies. In addition to record levels of investment, the governme