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Written question asked by Roger Godsiff (Labour) on Monday, 4 July 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 July 2016 (named day). It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 July 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Fracking: Lancashire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will take into account the views of local communities and Lancashire County Council when deciding whether to reverse the council's decision not to allow fracking.

Answer

Decisions on recovered appeals are taken on the basis of the material considerations which are before the Secretary of State at the time of the decision, including material considerations put forward to the local planning authority at the time of the application.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41784
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Lancashire Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk