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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Thursday, 16 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 January 2022 (named day). It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 January 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Offshore Structures: Decommissioning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department plans to take to help ensure that sites in the UK are used for oil and gas installation decommissioning.

Answer

The North Sea Transition Deal includes a commitment from industry for 50% of decommissioning spend to be within the UK. The Supply Chain and Exports Taskforce, that reports to the North Sea Transition Forum, is currently working to ensure all necessary support and guidance is in place to enable this commitment to be met.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94539
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Decommissioning Offshore structures
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk