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Written question asked by Justin Madders (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2017 (named day). It was answered by Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Fracking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department's policy on hydraulic fracturing involves implementing the pledges made in the Conservative Party Manifesto 2017.

Answer

The Government is considering its approach to implementing the manifesto proposals on shale gas.

We support shale gas exploration to determine the potential of the industry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108987
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk