UK Seabed Resources: Deep Sea Mining
Lords · Question HL986 · Tabled 11 Sep 2024 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have conducted, or plan to conduct, stakeholder consultations on any future decisions to re-sponsor UK Seabed Resources Limited’s two exploration contracts with the International Seabed Authority.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, 8 Oct 2024
A stakeholder consultation has not been conducted on any future decision to re-sponsor UK Seabed Resources Limited’s two exploration contracts. The Department for Business and Trade, working closely with the relevant departments, will ensure a robust proc...