Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 1997. It was answered by Richard Page (Conservative) on Monday, 3 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What is the Government's preferred option for the disposal of the Brent Spar; and what licences or Best Practicable Environmental Option would be required to comply with this option.

Answer: Mr. Taylor: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the Government's preferred option for the disposal of the Brent Spar; and what licences or best practicable environmental option would be required to comply with this option. [12596] Mr. Page: The Government previously approved a deep-sea option for the disposal of the Brent Spar. The owners have not followed that option through. Shell is now considering a range of options. For any alternative to be approved under the terms of the Petroleum Act 1987 it must at least match the approved best practicable environmental option.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12596; 289 c509W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Decommissioning Environment protection Offshore structures Brent Spar Shell UK