Coal: Mining
Commons · Question 10971 · Tabled 24 Oct 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 1 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Coal Authority plans to award new licences for the (a) mining and (b) extraction of coal.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 1 Nov 2024
Our manifesto was clear on our intention to not grant new coal licences, and we are exploring avenues to achieve this. We want to end coal licensing to support our net zero ambitions and our priority to lead on international climate action, based on our d...