PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Sirius Minerals (15 October 2019)

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent assessment he has made of the effect on the local economy of his Department's decision to not support a finance package for Sirius Minerals' Woodsmith Mine project.

Asked by:
Anna Turley (Labour)

Sirius Minerals have recently made a statement to adjust their work programme and undertake a strategic review of the project. The Government will continue to monitor the progress of the work. Sirius Minerals have stated they will continue to find alternative sources of investment so that they can complete the Woodsmith Mine project.

Answered by:
Nadhim Zahawi (Conservative)
21 October 2019