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Offshore Industry: Environment Protection

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129625

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will ensure that new Energy Transitional Certificates uphold high environmental standards to protect UK seas from oil and gas operations.

Answered by Michael Shanks

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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