Written question WQ93487
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact on Wales of the UK Government's decision to ban North Sea oil drilling?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
The UK Government has not taken a decision to ban North Sea oil drilling.
The UK Government’s stated position is that no new licences to explore new fields will be issued. Existing licenses will be managed in line with established processes.
The Welsh Government continues to assess Wales’ energy use and generation through our published reports to support our net zero commitments and needs of our communities.