Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 1535

Offshore Industry: North Sea

Tabled: 24 July 2024

Answered: 1 August 2024

Question

Andrew Bowie

Conservative — West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of his policy on granting new North Sea exploration licences on employment levels in (a) Aberdeen and (b) Aberdee

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, which would allow offsh...

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