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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2007 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Oil and Gas Licences

Question
When he expects to announce the award of licences under the 24th licensing round for oil and gas exploration; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

I hope to announce the great majority of the awards soon, but in light of concerns we are deferring our decision on a small number of awards to allow for further consideration of the impact that oil and gas could have on the environment.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
455 c897 
116319 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Licensing Exploration Oil Natural gas
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk