Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 13254

Offshore Industry: North Sea

Tabled: 8 November 2024
Answered: 18 November 2024

Question

Ian Byrne

LabourLiverpool West Derby

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of his Department's policy on new oil and gas fields in the North Sea on his policies on net zero.

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. The Government’s priority is a fair, orderly and prosperous transition in the North Sea in line with our climat...

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