Fracking: Regulation
2026-05-20 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · HL384 · Official question
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they continue to plan to ban onshore fracking in the UK.
Answer
The Energy Independence Bill was included in the Kings’ Speech on 13 May. The Bill will contain measures which will deliver our manifesto commitment not to issue new licences to explore new fields, including new licences that could be used for fracking fo...