MORATORIUM ON FRACKING

Early day motion 831, tabled 22 January 2018 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 12 members.

That this House welcomes the National Grid's figures showing that 2017 was the greenest year in history in terms of generated electricity; expresses concern that despite the increase in renewable energy, fracking for shale gas is still being considered despite the viable renewable alternatives that are available; regrets that the Government is not doing enough to address the serious concerns surrounding the process of fracking and questions the need for it; and urges the Government to call a moratorium until an assessment of the impact on carbon emissions has been made.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 7, Labour 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 1.