Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Friday, 29 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 February 2021. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Monday, 8 February 2021 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.
Fossil Fuels: Finance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will put on hold the approval of fossil fuel projects in UKEF’s pipeline until the new policy relating to the Prime Minister’s announcement on 12 December 2020 that the UK will end international finance for fossil fuels and support the sector’s transition to green technology and renewable energy is adopted.
- Answer
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The date of implementation of the new policy will be determined following the consultation that was launched on the same day. During the consultation period and ahead of the implementation of the new policy, the government will continue to apply current policy for all in-scope activities including proposals for high carbon projects, taking into consideration relevant factors including climate change. During this period, UK Export Finance (UKEF) will apply government’s current policy and continue to consider applications for support in the oil and gas sector.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 145773
- Session
- 2019-21
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Finance Environment protection UK Export Finance Fossil fuels Pipelines Renewable energy Technology
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