Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2022. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Friday, 11 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Offshore Industry: Licensing

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the new oil and gas licensing round on the UK's ability to protect 30 per cent of its oceans by 2030.

Answer: I refer my hon. Friend to the answers I gave the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion on 8th November 2022 to Questions 74614, 74616 and 74617.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 77382
Session: 2022-23
Related items: Offshore Industry: North Sea
Tuesday, 8 November 2022
Written questions
House of Commons; Offshore Industry: North Sea
Tuesday, 8 November 2022
Written questions
House of Commons; Offshore Industry: North Sea
Tuesday, 8 November 2022
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House of Commons
Transferred: Yes
Subjects: Licensing Exploration Offshore industry Seas and oceans Marine environment
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