Written question asked by Mike Amesbury (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 March 2019 (named day). It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Fracking
- Question
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Whether it is his policy to promote fracking.
- Answer
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As we make the transition to low carbon energy, the UK still needs gas.
The Government believes shale gas is an important new domestic energy source as it meets of 30% of our energy demand
We have been clear that any hydraulic fracturing has to be consistent with one of toughest regulatory regimes in the world.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 909883
- Session
- 2017-19
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Fracking
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- 2019-03-19 15:58:10 +0000
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