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Written question asked by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 November 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 November 2015. It was answered by Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 November 2015 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.


Fracking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, under what timetable she will announce the mechanism for ensuring that hydraulic fracturing cannot be conducted from wells that are drilled at the surface of sensitive areas.

Answer

On 4 November 2015, the Government set out proposals to ensure that hydraulic fracturing cannot be conducted from wells drilled at the surface of specified protected areas. [1] The proposals are now subject to consultation with key stakeholders, including industry and non-governmental organisations.


[1] See https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds#surface-development-restrictions


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14552
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk