Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 86187
Coal
Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 7 November 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential role of UK's coal resources in his future energy policy.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe last coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, closed on 30 September 2024. The Government has also announced it will introduce new legislation as soon as possible to restrict the future licensing of new coal mines.