(left ro right) Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey during a visit to Shell UK's St Fergus Gas Terminal

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Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh during a visit to Shell UK's St Fergus Gas Terminal

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