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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Wednesday, 22 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2017. It was answered by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Monday, 4 December 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fracking: Ryedale

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether, as part of consideration of the application by Third Energy for hydraulic fracturing consent for the KM8 wellsite in Ryedale, North Yorkshire, he assessed the procedure for cleaning the lines and taking the odour out of the gas over the lifetime of the KM3 well at Ryedale; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is carefully considering the application submitted by Third Energy for the Kirby Misperton well-site (KM8) and will respond in due course.

Any concerns regarding the chemicals used in the KM3 well should be directed to the Environment Agency.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115004
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Ryedale Fracking Third Energy
Link
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