Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Tuesday, 10 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 May 2022. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Coal Authority: Climate Change
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the Answer of 6 April 2022 to Question 149218 on Coal Authority: Climate Change, whether it is his policy that the climate emergency is an exceptional circumstance when considering the powers of the direction.
- Answer
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Any proposals for new coal extraction projects would be assessed in accordance with the Coal Authority’s duties under the Coal Industry Act 1994 - which do not involve a formal role for BEIS Ministers. Powers of direction can be used where the Secretary of State considers that the Coal Authority has erred in the carrying out of its duties.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 165
- Session
- 2022-23
- Related items
- Subjects
- Climate change Coal Authority
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- 2022-07-28 09:54:16 +0100
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