He added: “It is damaging our economy, risking our energy security and leaving Scotland’s world-leading industry at breaking point”. Mr Flynn said that Mr Miliband has “the chance to right this wrong” and recommends implementing the plan by John Underhill. He wrote: “Everyone in the energy industry knows that the supply chain to deliver clean energy security is exactly the same supply chain that is delivering our energy security at present. Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce chief executive, Russell Borthwick, said: “These reports hint at welcome small steps towards more flexibility on North Sea licensing. “Jobs in oil and gas have halved since 2014 despite hundreds of licences issued during that time.
