Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 645

Offshore Industry: Licensing

Tabled: 18 July 2024
Answered: 26 July 2024

Question

Andrew Bowie

ConservativeWest Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has carried out an economic impact assessment on banning new oil and gas exploration licences.

Answer

Michael Shanks
This Government will ensure a phased and responsible North Sea transition. We will manage the North Sea in a way that does not jeopardise jobs. The Government is taking action to coordinate our approach to ensure a just transition where workers are able t...

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