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Written question asked by Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Marland (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 October 2011.


Energy: Shale Gas

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to put in place a moratorium on the development of shale gas and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) pending further assessment of the environmental and health impacts of fracking.
Answer

The Government have no plans to introduce a moratorium on shale gas activities in the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12726; 731 c178WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Exploration Natural gas Mining
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk