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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Thursday, 16 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 November 2017 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 November 2017 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Fracking: Ryedale

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many visits to Third Energy's KMA well site in North Yorkshire at which the integrity of the KM8 well was inspected have been conducted by the Health and Safety Executive since 6 June 2013.

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has conducted three site inspections of Third Energy's KM8 well site since 6 June 2013, looking in particular at well integrity. HSE interventions are based on well notifications which are required before activity on the well can begin, and weekly reports by the well operator during this activity, including any hydraulic fracturing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
113661
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Health and safety Ryedale Fracking Third Energy
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk