North Sea oil and gas sector brings in more than £19 million into UK Treasury daily, says north-east business organisation

A north-east business organisation says North Sea oil and gas firms have been paying more than £19 million per day in tax since the start of this year.

Research from Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce says the UK Treasury has brought in more than £1.7 billion from the sector in just 90 days.

According to Energy Voice, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has reportedly told Mumsnet "nothing is off the table" when it comes to a windfall tax on oil and gas businesses.

Earlier this year, he announced support for 28 million households across the UK, with around £9 billion pledged to help deal with the cost of living.

Ryan Crighton, the business organisation's Policy Director, is telling Original 106 a separate windfall tax on oil and gas companies isn't necessary due to high tax revenues:

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