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Written question asked by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 December 2017. It was answered by Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 December 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Fracking: Ryedale

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what criteria his Department will use to determine a decision on consent for hydraulic fracturing at the Kirby Misperton site; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Department will determine Third Energy’s application for hydraulic fracturing at its Kirby Misperton site using the same criteria set out under Section 4A of the Petroleum Act 1998 (inserted by Section 50 of the Infrastructure Act 2015).

The Department is carefully considering the evidence submitted and will respond appropriately in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116717
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Ryedale Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk