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Offshore Industry: North Sea

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of his policy on granting new North Sea exploration licences on employment levels in (a) Aberdeen and (b) Aberdee

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
24 Jul 2024
Target answer date
26 Jul 2024
Answer
1 Aug 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 24 Jul 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of his policy on granting new North Sea exploration licences on employment levels in (a) Aberdeen and (b) Aberdee

  2. 26 Jul 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 1 Aug 2024

    Answer published

    This Government will ensure a phased and responsible North Sea transition. We will manage the North Sea in a way that does not jeopardise jobs. The Government is taking action to coordinate our approach to ensure a just transition, which would allow offsh...

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