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Written question asked by Sarah Wollaston (Conservative) on Monday, 16 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 July 2018. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Friday, 20 July 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Fracking: Health Hazards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government has commissioned a review of research relating to the health implications of shale gas extraction by any organisation since the 2015 general election.

Answer

Public Health England continues to review the evidence on the potential public health impacts of emissions associated with shale gas extraction and has not currently identified any significant evidence that would make it change its views stated in its 2014 Review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
164421
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Health hazards Natural gas Research Reviews Fracking
Link
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