By Nigel Pocklington Energy security is a pressing concern, but the UK’s absurd oil and gas bill is yet more evidence that the government is living in a parallel universe when it comes to energy policy, writes Nigel Pocklington On Monday, the UK government passed the second reading of its oil and gas bill in the House of Commons, mandating annual licensing rounds for North Sea fossil fuel contracts on the false pretence that it will boost UK energy security. While our energy security is indeed a pressing concern, suggesting that this proposed legislation will address the issue is yet more evid…