Member

These regulations are a sensible step, but the broader issues cannot be ignored. If the UK is to deliver a secure, affordable and decarbonised energy system, the offshore sector needs stability, clarity and a long-term strategic direction. On the question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, I too would be interested in hearing about the status of any conversations with nations bordering the continental shelf. In summary, we support the intent of this instrument, and we urge the Government to set it within a clearer, more stable plan for the future of the North Sea.