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Written question asked by Clive Betts (Labour) on Monday, 13 January 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 January 2020 (named day). It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 January 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Fracking: Planning Permission

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the status is of planning approvals for fracking following the announcement of a moratorium on that process.

Answer

The Government has set out its position in the Written Ministerial Statement of 4 November 2019, confirming that it will take a presumption against issuing any further Hydraulic Fracturing Consents, creating an effective moratorium.

There is no change to the status of planning permissions that have been granted for development which includes hydraulic fracturing. These planning permissions remain in force until they expire.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2422
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Planning permission Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk