Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Oil and Natural Gas: Exploration and Licensing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Energy Independence Bill will end new oil and gas licences and exploration.
- Answer
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The Energy Independence Bill was announced in the King’s Speech, in which the government committed to manage existing oil and gas fields for their lifetime and to show climate leadership by meeting the manifesto commitment not to issue new licences to explore new fields.
The full detail of the Bill and its policy measures will be set out in due course when it is introduced to Parliament.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 15880
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Licensing Energy Exploration Oil Natural gas
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- 2026-07-13 11:19:00 +0100
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