Mr Jonathan Brash

Mr Jonathan Brash

Labour — Hartlepool

Speaking in the House of Commons on 24 June 2026

Debate

North Sea Oil and Gas

Contribution

I fully support more drilling in the North sea and the granting of more licences—I believe that is important for energy security—but I think it is important to be straight with the British people. As things currently stand, that would not lower their bills, because the oil and gas are sold on the international markets. Would it not be better to follow the example of Norway and put this under public control, which actually would lower people’s bills?

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