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Offshore Industry: North Sea

Asked by Andrew BowieConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 6 February 2026UIN 109578

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his planned timetable is for a decision on the approval of the Jackdaw oil field.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Secretary of State will be making a decision as to whether or not to agree to the grant of consent in due course.

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