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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


North Sea Oil: Shetland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when the decision as to whether to grant a licence to the Rosebank oil field project will be made.

Answer

The Secretary of State is responsible for determining whether to agree to the grant of consent for development of the project under the Environmental Impact Assessment regulations for offshore oil and gas and will make a decision in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116996
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Licensing North Sea oil Shetland
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk