In the past half an hour or so, while we have been having this debate, a further 300 job losses have been announced by Talisman. I have stressed the importance of urgency and am worried that there will be further similar announcements between now and March. The Government need to give confidence to the industry that they will cut taxes. Does the hon. Lady
share that view and will she urge the Government to act with more haste rather than waiting for announcements of yet more job losses in the North sea industry?