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Written question asked by Tom Blenkinsop (Labour) on Thursday, 17 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 November 2016 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Shell: North Sea

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of Shell's sale of its North Sea field assets on the long-term future of the North Sea as an energy asset.

Answer

No such assessment has been made. The Oil and Gas Authority will assess any licence transfer as the licensing authority.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53573
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Offshore industry Sales Shell North Sea
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk