Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 July 2022. It was answered by Steve Double (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Fossil Fuels: Exploration
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of Shell's proposal to commence seismic blasting on the Wild Coast of South Africa on (a) whales and (b) other marine life in that area.
- Answer
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The issue of seismic exploration off the east coast of South Africa is before the judiciary in South Africa. The UK will continue to track developments.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 39766
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Fossil fuels Exploration Marine animals South Africa Shell Seabed
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- 2022-07-28 10:22:03 +0100
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