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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 November 2018. It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Fracking: Lancashire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether Cuadrilla has complied with the 18 hour waiting time after every recorded earthquake on the Preston New Road site.

Answer

The Oil and Gas Authority have confirmed that Cuadrilla have paused hydraulic fracturing operations for a minimum of 18 hours following a seismic event of 0.5 magnitude or above, as is required in the strict controls in the Hydraulic Fracture Plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
191457
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Earthquakes Lancashire Fracking
Link
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