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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Cat Smith (Labour). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Fracking: Planning Policies

Question

What steps he is taking to ensure that planning policies on fracking provide for the safety of people and communities.

Answer

National planning policy makes it clear that, in considering planning applications, mineral planning authorities should ensure there are no unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment or on human health.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
912087 
663 cc1085-6 
Session
2017-19
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Planning Safety Fracking
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk