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Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2015. It was answered by Matt Hancock (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.


Fracking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, whether the Government is a party to the Shale Community Engagement Charter.

Answer

No. The Shale Community Engagement Charter is an industry led commitment. The Government tabled an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill on 5 February which would require a community benefits scheme to be in place before my rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State gives consent for hydraulic fracturing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
223002
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Natural gas Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk