Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 5668

Coal: Mining

Tabled: 12 September 2024

Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy, Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 26 July 2024 to Question 1982 on Coal: Imports and Production and the Answer of 30 August 2024 to Question 3169 on Coal: Railways, if he will make an assessment of

Answer

Michael Shanks

Our manifesto was clear on our intention to not grant new coal licences and we are exploring avenues to achieve this.