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Written question asked by Nick Timothy (Conservative) on Monday, 24 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Thursday, 27 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Fracking: Lancashire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2025 to Question 37979, whether the decision to plug and abandon Preston New Road shale gas well was taken by (a) the company, (b) his Department and (c) the North Sea Transition Authority.

Answer

As stated in the answer to question UIN 37979, decisions on whether to abandon wells are ultimately a matter for the relevant company.”


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40733
Session
2024-26
Related items
Natural Gas: Imports
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Natural gas Lancashire Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk