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=='Serious concern' over plans to frack at Kirby Misperton== | =='Serious concern' over plans to frack at Kirby Misperton== | ||
| − | Shortly after fracking firm [[Third Energy]] submitted its application | + | Shortly after fracking firm [[Third Energy]] submitted its application, Hollinrake requested a meeting at his constituency offices. |
:I have always said, that any proposal to hydraulically fracture for shale gas must be shown to be safe and discreet. Should [[North Yorkshire County Council]] approve the application, I will work to ensure that there is no significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of people in this area, where I, and my family, have lived all our lives. We need to make sure that the regulations are strong, and are monitored independently. In the meeting, it was agreed that Third Energy would allow the Environment Agency to supervise an independent contractor responsible for the monitoring of air and water quality throughout the whole process. This is a significant addition to the current regulations for shale gas exploration. I feel it is very important that the process is safe and is seen to be safe. I am also keen to meet regularly with the people of Kirby Misperton to see first hand the impact of this process on local peoples lives and reassure them that I am on their side.’ | :I have always said, that any proposal to hydraulically fracture for shale gas must be shown to be safe and discreet. Should [[North Yorkshire County Council]] approve the application, I will work to ensure that there is no significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of people in this area, where I, and my family, have lived all our lives. We need to make sure that the regulations are strong, and are monitored independently. In the meeting, it was agreed that Third Energy would allow the Environment Agency to supervise an independent contractor responsible for the monitoring of air and water quality throughout the whole process. This is a significant addition to the current regulations for shale gas exploration. I feel it is very important that the process is safe and is seen to be safe. I am also keen to meet regularly with the people of Kirby Misperton to see first hand the impact of this process on local peoples lives and reassure them that I am on their side.’ | ||
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| + | :Third Energy today made a commitment that drilling sites need to be around 6 miles apart as a minimum and that each site needs to be no more than a few hectares in size. I would absolutely hold them to account for these commitments.’ | ||
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| + | ... ‘I will be requesting a meeting with [[Amber Rudd]], the secretary of state for energy and climate change to discuss these matters and my serious concerns for the health and wellbeing of local residents and the impact on our local countryside. For now, I will be watching and scrutinising this proposal every step of the way.’ <ref> [http://www.kevinhollinrake.org.uk/news/local-mp-raises-serious-concerns-over-fracking-application Local MP Raises Serious Concerns Over Fracking Application], Kevin Hollinrake's website, accessed 26 May 2015 </ref> | ||
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Revision as of 12:11, 26 May 2015
Kevin Hollinrake is the UK Conservative Party member of parliament for Thirsk and Malton.
A former estate agent, he won the seat in the May 2015 general election with a majority of...
'Serious concern' over plans to frack at Kirby Misperton
Shortly after fracking firm Third Energy submitted its application, Hollinrake requested a meeting at his constituency offices.
- I have always said, that any proposal to hydraulically fracture for shale gas must be shown to be safe and discreet. Should North Yorkshire County Council approve the application, I will work to ensure that there is no significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of people in this area, where I, and my family, have lived all our lives. We need to make sure that the regulations are strong, and are monitored independently. In the meeting, it was agreed that Third Energy would allow the Environment Agency to supervise an independent contractor responsible for the monitoring of air and water quality throughout the whole process. This is a significant addition to the current regulations for shale gas exploration. I feel it is very important that the process is safe and is seen to be safe. I am also keen to meet regularly with the people of Kirby Misperton to see first hand the impact of this process on local peoples lives and reassure them that I am on their side.’
He added that,
- Third Energy today made a commitment that drilling sites need to be around 6 miles apart as a minimum and that each site needs to be no more than a few hectares in size. I would absolutely hold them to account for these commitments.’
... ‘I will be requesting a meeting with Amber Rudd, the secretary of state for energy and climate change to discuss these matters and my serious concerns for the health and wellbeing of local residents and the impact on our local countryside. For now, I will be watching and scrutinising this proposal every step of the way.’ [1]
- ↑ Local MP Raises Serious Concerns Over Fracking Application, Kevin Hollinrake's website, accessed 26 May 2015
