Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 10971

Coal: Mining

Tabled: 24 October 2024
Answered: 1 November 2024

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Coal Authority plans to award new licences for the (a) mining and (b) extraction of coal.

Answer

Michael Shanks
Our manifesto was clear on our intention to not grant new coal licences, and we are exploring avenues to achieve this. We want to end coal licensing to support our net zero ambitions and our priority to lead on international climate action, based on our d...
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