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Written question asked by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 10 April 2026. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Coking Coal: Production

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to reverse the prohibition on domestic production of coking coal; and if so, on what timetable.

Answer

The Government announced on 14th November 2024 its intention to introduce new legislation to restrict the future licensing of all new coal extraction. It will bring forward legislation to do this when parliamentary time allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16024
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Production Regulation Coking coal
Link
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