Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 6315

Offshore Industry: Licensing

Tabled: 4 October 2024

Answered: 9 October 2024

Named Day

Question

Richard Burgon

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department plans to launch a consultation on its policy on not issuing new oil and gas licences to explore new fields.

Answer

Michael Shanks

We plan to consult later this year on the implementation of our manifesto position not to issue new oil and gas licences to explore new fields.