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Written question asked by Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 11 October 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 2021. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Oil: Exploration

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many new oil drilling extraction sites have been approved in England in the last two years; and where any such sites (1) are, or (2) are proposed to be, located.

Answer

One new oil field has been granted production consent in the last two years – Horse Hill (in Surrey).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2926
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Exploration Oil Location
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk