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Written question asked by Rosie Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 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, if he will take account of the Royal Society's update of its report of June 2012 on shale gas extraction before continuing his plans to extract such gas.

Answer

The Government has always been clear that shale gas development must be safe and environmentally sound. We are committed to ensuring a rigorous, evidence-based approach to shale gas extraction, and as such I welcome any new research that can further enhance our understanding and help inform our policy development.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
163047
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk