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HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsMy Lords, as set out in our recently published energy White Paper, the UK has committed to the World Bank’s “Zero Routine Flaring by 2030” initiative. We are working with…11 Mar 2021HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsWe do encourage companies to capture as much of it as possible and, as the noble Baroness said, put it to good use on the platforms or pipe it to shore and use it, where possible,…11 Mar 2021HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsThe noble Lord is right that that is not in my remit, but I am happy to tell him that my department has not undertaken any research in this area because, to date, there is no…11 Mar 2021HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsThe Health and Safety Executive will continue to hold operators to account to investigate any gas leaks, given that this is, as the noble Lord says, a significant safety concern.…11 Mar 2021HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsThere are significant practical and operational difficulties, which the noble Lord alludes to. However, I am happy to tell him that flaring intensity decreased by 22% in 2020 from…11 Mar 2021HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsThe data that I have just quoted shows that it actually fell last year. However, the noble Lord makes a good point; we should try to reuse these gases as much as possible. A…11 Mar 2021HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsAbsolutely—my noble friend makes some very good points. Oil and gas are expected to remain a vital part of the UK’s energy mix as we move towards net zero, and maximising the…11 Mar 2021HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsThe environment is clearly very important in this matter; I agree with the noble Baroness about that. However, our revised Oil and Gas Authority strategy came into force last…11 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemThat is the third time that this question has been asked. Government investment in OneWeb was for cutting-edge telecommunications capability based on market analysis. We have…10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemWe will be setting out a strategy for OneWeb in the future. We have made an investment in OneWeb and we are looking for alternative sources of finance to come.10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemI outlined in answer to three other questions the rationale for our investment in OneWeb.10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemThe answer to the noble Baroness’s first question is no. The UK National Space Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, will continue to play an important role in future government…10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemIndeed. I know that my noble friend has great experience in these matters. Collaboration with partners and industry will be vital for success in this field. A new UK capability…10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemThat is indeed one of the points that are being considered in the review, which will be reporting at the end of March. We will then outline a business case and, if there can be…10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemI answered the point about OneWeb in the previous answer. That is not the rationale for our purchase of OneWeb. PNT services from space underpin all 13 critical national…10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemThe noble Lord makes an important point. OneWeb has met the Royal Astronomical Society to discuss the potential impact of its operations on astronomy. We will continue to support…10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemAs I said in answer to the noble Lord, Lord West, we have been clear that the possible provision of PNT services was not the rationale for our investment in OneWeb. OneWeb is…10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemI thank the noble Lord for his question. We have always been clear that the possible provision of PNT services was not the rationale for our investment in OneWeb. The programme is…10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemThe UK PNT strategy group is developing the UK’s first national PNT strategy, which includes a review of critical dependencies and actions. Decisions on the publication of the…10 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemMy Lords, the space-based positioning, navigation and timing programme is one of the key programmes in the Government’s major projects portfolio. This underscores the importance…10 Mar 2021