Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning's decision on decommissioning facilities at the Hunterston Port.

I can confirm that I have held no discussions regarding the decision to decommission facilities at the Hunterston Port.

Oil and gas operators are required to submit a Decommissioning Programme to the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning for approval. Any site selected for the works must be appropriately licensed and able to demonstrate a proven disposal track record.