Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 30533

Coal: Mining

Tabled: 10 February 2025

Answered: 13 February 2025

Named Day

Question

Ann Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to introduce legislation to ban future coal licensing.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Government announced on 14th November 2024 its intention to introduce new legislation to restrict the future licensing of new coal mines. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-11-14/hcws215