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Written questions by Bishop.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Matt Bishop this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

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27 Jun 2025·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered

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What progress his Department has made on bringing forward legislative proposals to amend the Coal Industry Act 1994 to prohibit new coal extraction licences; and if he will ensure that those legislative proposals protect the rights of freeminers in the Forest of Dean.

On 14 November 2024 we announced that we will introduce new legislation as soon as possible to restrict the future licensing of new coal mines. Under our plans, the historic rights of Freeminers in the Forest of Dean will be exempted and can continue.

27 Feb 2025·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered

Asked

What steps he is taking to (a) help create and (b) support job opportunities in industries that contribute to achieving net zero targets.

The Office for Clean Energy Jobs (OCEJ) has been created to ensure that clean energy jobs are abundant, high quality, paid fairly, and have favourable terms and good working conditions. The OCEJ is engaging widely with industry, experts, and trade unions for a clear assessment of the skills opportunities and challenges. It is working closely with Skills England and other government departments to ensure that skills systems reforms support the clean energy transition. The OCEJ will set out targeted interventions to support specific skills needs in the clean energy workforce. It has recently launched the initial version of the Energy Skills Passport to support oil and gas workers into new roles in the clean energy sector.

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