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Carla Denyer Excerpts
Tuesday 10th February 2026

(5 days, 12 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ed Miliband Portrait Ed Miliband
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It sounds really exciting, and one of us will visit.

Carla Denyer Portrait Carla Denyer (Bristol Central) (Green)
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T8.  I hope the Secretary of State has seen the reports that show that the proposed Rosebank oil field, as well as being a climate catastrophe, risks breaking international law. If approved, Rosebank’s profits could flow to Delek Group, a company accused by the UN of supporting illegal Israeli settlements. If he cannot comment on Rosebank specifically, can he tell me what steps his Department is taking to ensure that all UK oil and gas projects respect international law?

Michael Shanks Portrait Michael Shanks
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Of course, all projects that are consented and licensed have to follow the law, and the North Sea Transition Authority as a regulator makes that happen. I will not comment on projects that are currently going through the consenting process.