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Written question asked by Alexander Stafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 January 2020. It was answered by Kwasi Kwarteng (Conservative) on Monday, 27 January 2020 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, whether she has plans to commission an inquiry into fracking in the next six months; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

The Government has no plans to commission an inquiry into hydraulic fracturing in the next six months, or to review the moratorium on hydraulic fracturing. The Government’s position has been set out in the Written Statement of 4th November 2019 and will be maintained unless compelling new evidence is provided.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6143
Session
2019-21
Related items
Energy Policy Update
Monday, 4 November 2019
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Fracking
Link
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