Concerns raised as North Sea oil proposals clear first Commons hurdle
A Government bid to maximise North Sea oil and gas production has cleared its first Commons test, amid Tory criticism and warnings of “sleepless nights” over the proposals.
The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill would require the industry regulator to run annual rounds for new oil and gas licences, subject to stringent new emissions and imports tests.
gave the Bill a second reading by 293 votes to 211, majority 82, although some Conservatives joined those on the opposition benches in voicing concerns.
