Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 10:27 am ar 26 Gorffennaf 2024.

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Photo of Carla Denyer Carla Denyer Green, Bristol Central 10:27, 26 Gorffennaf 2024

I very much welcome much of what the Minister has said in this announcement, including on the need for a just transition for those working in the oil and gas sector. However, before the election, the Government made a commitment to end new oil and gas licences, although they are still planning to allow the new Rosebank oil field to open, despite it being connected to a level of carbon emissions that we simply cannot allow in this country. I have two questions about the future of oil and gas. First, will the Minister confirm how and when the ending of new oil and gas licences will happen? Secondly, will the Government reconsider the opening of the disastrous Rosebank oil and gas field?