Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 16563

Coal: Imports and Mining

Tabled: 27 November 2024

Answered: 5 December 2024

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what comparative assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) importing coal from overseas and (b) mining coal in the UK on the environment.

Answer

Michael Shanks

On 14th November 2024 the Government announced its intention to restrict the licensing of new coal mines: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-11-14/hcws215 The Department has not undertaken an assessment of the enviro...

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