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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change whether the future growth of the fracking industry in England will require the use of water from Wales.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change whether the future growth of the fracking industry in England will require the use of water from Wales.
Water sourced from local water companies for projects in England could potentially originate from Wales.
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Nick Boles) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
The Coalition Government is committed to a diverse, efficient and low-carbon energy supply, but recognises that gas and other low-carbon technologies, will continue to play an important role...
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Nick Boles) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
The Coalition Government is committed to a diverse, efficient and low-carbon energy supply, but recognises that gas and other low-carbon technologies, will continue to play an important role...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have discussed with other European Union member states proposals for European Union regulation of the extraction of shale gas by fracking; and, if so, under what treaty provisions the European Union has competence to make such regulations.[HL4087]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have discussed with other European Union member states proposals for European Union regulation of the extraction of shale gas by fracking; and, if so, under what treaty provisions the European Union has competence to make such regulations.[HL4087]
The European Commission committed in both the 2013 and 2014 work programmes to review the existing regulatory framework on unconventional hydrocarbon extraction, including shale gas. This Government is supportive of shale gas development in the UK. We believe there is a need for clarification of the application of existing EU Directives, but are not convinced that there is a need for new European regulation.
We have been engaging with Member States to request they consider the additional burdens new regulations would place on this emerging industry. The Prime Minister has written to a selection of Member States to further this cause.
Under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), energy and the environment are both matters of shared competence. This means that both the EU and the Member States are able to adopt
legally binding acts in the areas which would apply to the regulation of unconventional hydrocarbons. However, the Member States can only exercise their competence to the extent that the EU has not exercised its competence. With regard to the regulation of unconventional hydrocarbons, the EU has, for example, exercised its competence to approximate laws in connection with the internal market through Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (often referred to as the Hydrocarbons Licensing Directive), which ensures non-discriminatory access to the licensing regimes of the Member States.
In addition, several areas of European environmental law, such as the requirement for environmental impact assessment, apply in relation to hydrocarbons activities; many of these measures are made under Article175 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, which has now been replaced by Article 192 TFEU.
The coalition Government are committed to a diverse, efficient and low-carbon energy supply, but recognise that gas and other low-carbon technologies, will continue to play an important role in our energy mix in the coming decades as the country moves to a low-carbon economy. In particular, shale gas has the...
The coalition Government are committed to a diverse, efficient and low-carbon energy supply, but recognise that gas and other low-carbon technologies, will continue to play an important role in our energy mix in the coming decades as the country moves to a low-carbon economy. In particular, shale gas has the...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer with reference to paragraph 1.182 of the autumn statement 2013, Cm 8747, on benefit provision in areas in which shale gas projects are undertaken, how his Department defines a community.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer with reference to paragraph 1.182 of the autumn statement 2013, Cm 8747, on benefit provision in areas in which shale gas projects are undertaken, how his Department defines a community.
Shale gas has the potential to create investment, support jobs and increase growth nationally and in local communities. Community benefits will form a part of this and will allow the industry a social license to operate.
The shale gas industry has published a community engagement charter which sets out their voluntary, industry-led scheme of community benefits. The industry has committed to engage with individuals and organizations in the local communities from an early stage in order to define how the community benefits are paid.
I have today published a regulatory road map for onshore oil and gas exploration and a strategic environmental assessment, which represent important steps for onshore oil and gas exploration, including shale gas.
The Government are keen to explore the potential for shale gas in the UK, which could bring major benefit...
I have today published a regulatory road map for onshore oil and gas exploration and a strategic environmental assessment, which represent important steps for onshore oil and gas exploration, including shale gas.
The Government are keen to explore the potential for shale gas in the UK, which could bring major benefit...
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what guidance his Department gives to local mineral planning authorities on how to balance Government policy on shale gas drilling applications against local opinion in respect of shale gas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what guidance his Department gives to local mineral planning authorities on how to balance Government policy on shale gas drilling applications against local opinion in respect of shale gas.
The National Planning Policy Framework is clear that up to date local plans are the key to delivering sustainable development that reflects the vision and aspirations of local communities. Through the National Planning Policy Framework we expect county and unitary councils to use their local plans to plan for minerals of national and local importance in their area. This includes onshore oil and gas.
Decisions on planning applications are made in accordance with the statutory development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. These considerations can include the planning issues raised by local people. Local planning authorities are required to undertake a formal period of public consultation, prior to deciding a planning application, as prescribed in the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)(England) Order 2010.
Shale gas has the potential to provide the UK with greater energy security, growth and jobs. The planning system is accompanied by separate environmental and health and safety provisions (overseen by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, by the Environment Agency and by the Health and Safety Executive) ensuring that a robust, comprehensive and safe regulatory regime is in place.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what evidence will be considered as adequate to demonstrate how decisions about the exploration and production of shale gas energy meet the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (2011/92/EU).
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what evidence will be considered as adequate to demonstrate how decisions about the exploration and production of shale gas energy meet the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (2011/92/EU).
I have been asked to reply on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
The requirements relating to environmental impact assessment are set out in the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011. When considering proposals for the exploration and production of shale gas, the relevant mineral planning authority will determine whether an environmental impact assessment is required. The Department publishes practice guidance to help secure the appropriate implementation of the directive.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what documentary evidence exists to demonstrate that the Government has considered and is honouring the precautionary principle in its consideration of shale gas drilling.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what documentary evidence exists to demonstrate that the Government has considered and is honouring the precautionary principle in its consideration of shale gas drilling.
The UK has a robust, comprehensive and safe regulatory regime in place for shale gas exploration. The Environment Agency's shale gas environmental risk assessment has found that the risks to the environment of hydraulic fracturing can be mitigated effectively through appropriate planning and permitting conditions and do not justify them objecting to any permitting or planning applications on the basis of the precautionary principle. Much of the activity proposed (e.g. flaring, borehole drilling and casing, surface run-off management) is not new and is commonly used in conventional onshore oil and gas exploration. However, the assessment of environmental risk in the case of hydraulic fracturing to explore for shale gas is site-specific and depending on local geological conditions the Environment Agency may object to future permitting or planning applications.
Since minerals extraction does have an environmental impact, it is important that every planning decision should be made only after very careful consideration of all the relevant planning issues, including the likely effects of the proposed development on the surrounding area, and taking into account the views of local residents. In addition, applications for new shale gas sites in England, whether for exploratory drilling or full production, may be subject to an environmental impact assessment if there are deemed to be any significant environmental effects.
Clauses 23 to 35 agreed to, some with amendments. Schedule 6 agreed to. Clause 36 to 40 agreed to, some with amendments. Schedule 7 agreed to, with amendments. Clause 41 to 44 agreed to, one with amendments. Schedule 8 agreed to. Clauses 45 and 46 agreed to.
Clauses 23 to 35 agreed to, some with amendments. Schedule 6 agreed to. Clause 36 to 40 agreed to, some with amendments. Schedule 7 agreed to, with amendments. Clause 41 to 44 agreed to, one with amendments. Schedule 8 agreed to. Clauses 45 and 46 agreed to.
My hon. Friend makes an important point. The shale gas industry has the potential to bring jobs and growth to communities across the country. In addition, the industry will give £100,000 to communities in which fracking is taking place, as well as 1% of all production revenues. However, we will of course listen to any suggestions from my hon. Friend about how that regime could be improved.
My hon. Friend makes an important point. The shale gas industry has the potential to bring jobs and growth to communities across the country. In addition, the industry will give £100,000 to communities in which fracking is taking place, as well as 1% of all production revenues. However, we will of course listen to any suggestions from my hon. Friend about how that regime could be improved.
Given that the autumn statement contained further encouragement for companies to get involved in shale gas production through lower taxes, is there any chance of the Government giving further encouragement to local communities to accept the shale gas industry by offering somewhat more than the 1% that is now on the table?
Given that the autumn statement contained further encouragement for companies to get involved in shale gas production through lower taxes, is there any chance of the Government giving further encouragement to local communities to accept the shale gas industry by offering somewhat more than the 1% that is now on the table?
Given that the autumn statement contained further encouragement for companies to get involved in shale gas production through lower taxes, is there any chance of the Government giving further encouragement to local communities to accept the shale gas industry by offering somewhat more than the 1% that is now on the table?
My hon. Friend makes an important point. The shale gas industry has the potential to bring jobs and growth to communities across the country. In addition, the industry will give £100,000 to communities in which fracking is taking place, as well as 1% of all production revenues. However, we will of course listen to any suggestions from my hon. Friend about how that regime could be improved.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps his Department is taking to encourage investment in hydraulic fracturing technologies and exploration of shale onshore and offshore gas reserves.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps his Department is taking to encourage investment in hydraulic fracturing technologies and exploration of shale onshore and offshore gas reserves.
The Government has introduced a new tax allowance to incentivise investment in onshore oil and gas projects—including shale gas. The onshore allowance will reduce the tax rate on a portion of a company’s profits from 62% to 30% and works similarly to existing allowances for offshore oil and gas. Companies will pay at the reduced rate on profits equal to 75% of their capital investment on qualifying onshore projects.
While it is currently to early to assess the potential for offshore shale gas production, the Government will keep the case for fiscal support here under review.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what steps the Office of Unconventional Gas and Oil is currently taking to encourage drilling to determine the amount of recoverable onshore and offshore shale gas in (a) the UK and (b) Bowland Shale in Lancashire.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what steps the Office of Unconventional Gas and Oil is currently taking to encourage drilling to determine the amount of recoverable onshore and offshore shale gas in (a) the UK and (b) Bowland Shale in Lancashire.
Seven thousand three hundred square miles of Great Britain are currently under licence, including significant areas likely to contain shale. We expect substantial developer interest in the 14th licence round, planned for next year.
We have done the following to encourage shale gas exploration and development:
In the autumn statement, the Chancellor announced support to encourage investment in onshore oil and gas, including shale gas, by halving the tax rate on early profits.
The Department for Communities and Local Government has published planning guidance that clarifies the interaction of the planning process with the environmental and safety consenting regimes. This should accelerate the planning process.
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced it will streamline and simplify the regulation of exploratory activity, while maintaining environmental protection.
The Government has welcomed a package of community benefits brought forward by industry. These will include £100,000 for communities near each hydraulically fractured exploratory well, and 1% of revenues from every production site.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police officers are deployed to the Barton Moss drilling site protest area; and what the weekly and total cost of this deployment is expected to be.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police officers are deployed to the Barton Moss drilling site protest area; and what the weekly and total cost of this deployment is expected to be.
The deployment of officers is an operational matter for the chief constable. Information about the costs of this operation is not held centrally.
The hon. Gentleman will know that registration of notice of manorial rights at the Land Registry is not related to rights relating to shale gas or oil. The Petroleum Act 1988 vests all rights to the nation’s petroleum resources in the Crown. Manorial rights have a distinct legal history, but...
The hon. Gentleman will know that registration of notice of manorial rights at the Land Registry is not related to rights relating to shale gas or oil. The Petroleum Act 1988 vests all rights to the nation’s petroleum resources in the Crown. Manorial rights have a distinct legal history, but...
Many thousands of households in Wales and England are concerned about the recent registration of manorial rights, including 4,000 households in Ynys Môn. May we have a debate
on that issue, and will the Government give reassurance and information so that we protect the rights of ordinary people in Anglesey...
Many thousands of households in Wales and England are concerned about the recent registration of manorial rights, including 4,000 households in Ynys Môn. May we have a debate
on that issue, and will the Government give reassurance and information so that we protect the rights of ordinary people in Anglesey...
I thank Members and the Minister for attending this early-morning debate, which appears on the Order Paper with the catchiest of titles: “Cumulative electricity tax burden for energy intensive industries”—truly a headline writer’s dream. Their presence speaks volumes for the importance industry gives this issue. I have been approached in...
I thank Members and the Minister for attending this early-morning debate, which appears on the Order Paper with the catchiest of titles: “Cumulative electricity tax burden for energy intensive industries”—truly a headline writer’s dream. Their presence speaks volumes for the importance industry gives this issue. I have been approached in...