Fossil Fuels: Agriculture and Manufacturing Industries
Commons · Question 122618 · Tabled 20 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the role of oil and gas in the production of essential goods such as a) pharmaceuticals, b) medical equipment and
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 30 Mar 2026
The government recognises the importance of oil and gas for a wide range of industrial purposes. The government’s North Sea Future Plan sets out our plans for managing existing oil and gas fields for their lifespan while not issuing new licences to explor...