Today the Treasury announced that a floor price will be introduced to the Energy Profits Levy on North Sea oil and gas production. This will see the tax rate levied on the industry fall back to 40% when prices consistently return to normal levels for a sustained period.
Andrew has reiterated his calls for the continued presence of Portlethen Police Station in a letter to the Chief Inspector of Police Scotland today. In his letter, Andrew conveyed the concerns of Portlethen residents writing:
Andrew has called on Portlethen’s Asda supermarket to be considered as an alternative home for the town’s closure-threatened police station over fears its absence will lead to a rise in crime.
