AQW 20851/11-15

Mr Steven Agnew
Green Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 11/03/2013
Answered On Date: 25/03/2013
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment whether the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland has any regulatory roles.

Answer:

No. The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland provides technical advice to the Minerals and Petroleum Branch of DETI. This advice assists DETI with regulating Petroleum Licences, Mineral Prospecting Permits and Mining Licences.