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Written question asked by Lord Truscott (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 20 October 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 November 2022. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Fracking: Lancashire

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that fracking caused an earthquake every day that the site at Preston New Road, Lancashire, was in operation.

Answer

The Government has confirmed that it is adopting a presumption against issuing any further hydraulic fracturing consents. This position, an effective moratorium, will be maintained until compelling new evidence is provided which addresses concerns around the prediction and management of induced seismicity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2775
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Earthquakes Lancashire Fracking
Link
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