Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nusrat Ghani and James Wild

Thursday 18th May 2023 Commons Chamber

[Ms Ghani]

There is no deep-sea mining currently happening in areas beyond national jurisdictions. The UK has committed not to sponsor or support the issue of any exploitation licences for deep-sea mining projects unless and until there is significant scientific evidence about the potential impact on deep-sea ecosystems.

[James Wild (North West Norfolk) (Con)]

9. What steps her Department is taking to improve the accountability of business regulators.