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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Friday, 5 January 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 January 2018. It was answered by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 2018 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Fracking: Ryedale

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 4 December 2017 to Question 115696 on fracking: Ryedale, whether Regulation 19 of the Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction) Regulations 1996 has been adequately adhered to in relation to both the drilling and workover phases of the KM8 well in Ryedale as required under section 4A of the Petroleum Act 1998.

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive has received the reports required by Regulation 19 of the Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction, etc.) Regulations 1996 for both the drilling and workover operations carried out on the KM8 well. The operator has therefore complied with the requirements of Regulation 19.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121376
Session
2017-19
Related items
Fracking: Ryedale
Monday, 4 December 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Ryedale Fracking
Legislation
Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction, etc.) Regulations 1996
Link
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