Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_10712301_5 (licence_award_date VARCHAR, region VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the license award date for North East England?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT licence_award_date FROM table_10712301_5 WHERE region = "North East England"