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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: Public Consultation

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to allow local communities to veto future plans for fracking in their area.

Answer

As the Government has confirmed that it will adopt a presumption against issuing further hydraulic fracturing consents, the Government will not be taking forward a public consultation on the approach to local support at this time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2776
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Public consultation Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk