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Oil: Pollution

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129626

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his department will take legislative steps to increase the £50,000 cap on fines for oil spills during 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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