Net-zero Emissions Target: Fossil Fuel Extraction Projects

Lord Faulkner of Worcester Excerpts
Wednesday 3rd November 2021

(3 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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I am of course delighted to hear that the Prime Minister is dear to the noble Baroness. But, as I think she is aware, no decision has yet been taken on the proposed Cumbrian coal mine. The public inquiry began on 7 September. The formal part of the inquiry has now concluded. The planning inspector will write up his report by the end of the year and submit it to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. It is now part of a quasi-judicial process, so the noble Baroness will understand that I cannot commit the Government to any action.

Lord Faulkner of Worcester Portrait The Deputy Speaker (Lord Faulkner of Worcester) (Lab)
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My Lords, that concludes Oral Questions for today.