THE UK Government has been accused of"watering down" a commitment to base hundreds of energy civil servants in Aberdeen as it emerged just 35 additional roles will be moved to the city by 2027. – falls well short of the"hundreds" of Department for Energy Security and Net Zero roles that initial media reports suggested could be moved to the Granite City.
A spokesperson for DESNZ confirmed that an additional 35 roles were expected to be based in Aberdeen by 2027, up from the approximately 100 departmental staff already based in the Granite City. “Andrew Bowie must come before the House at the earliest opportunity and correct this error, and explain why Aberdeen is once again being overlooked. The future of the north east is far too important.