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Written question asked by Nick Ainger (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 October 1994. It was answered by Charles Wardle (Conservative) on Monday, 31 October 1994 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
Pursuant to the Answer of the Secretary of State for the Environment of 25th October, Official Report, column 541W, under what United Kingdom legislation he requires environmental assessments before giving consent in respect of the operation at any offshore oil or gas production installation within 25 miles of the coast or in environmentally sensitive areas more than 25 miles offshore.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
248 c993W;248 c995W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Environmental impact assessment Exploration Oil Natural gas Offshore structures Production