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Written question asked by Mike Amesbury (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 September 2022. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 October 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Fracking: Cheshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential environmental impact of shale gas extraction on communities in (a) Weaver Vale constituency and (b) Cheshire.

Answer

Exploration or development of shale gas will need to meet rigorous safety and environmental standards, including those set by the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53498
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Environment protection Cheshire Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk