Written question asked by Lord Hay of Ballyore (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 5 July 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 July 2022. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Fracking
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of shale gas extraction and a short-term lifting of the moratorium on shale gas extraction.
- Answer
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In 2019, the Government confirmed that the pause on the exploration of shale gas reserves in England would remain in place unless and until further evidence was provided that shale gas extraction could be carried out safely. Any exploration or development of shale gas would need to meet rigorous safety and environmental protections both above ground and sub-surface.
In April, the Government commissioned the British Geological Survey to undertake a review of the latest scientific evidence around shale gas extraction. This review has now been completed and the Government is considering their detailed and technical report.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL1482
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Fracking
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- 2022-07-19 16:56:26 +0100
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