Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 68378
Offshore Industry: Marine Environment
Tabled: 16 July 2025
Answered: 25 July 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for what reason blue carbon habitats are not currently included in environmental impact assessments for offshore developments.
Answer
Michael ShanksWhere appropriate, the impacts on the natural environment including coastal zones and the marine environment, are considered in environmental impact assessments for offshore developments as required under the relevant regulations.