Fracking ban

Early day motion 375, tabled 8 September 2022 by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 30 members.

That this House deeply regrets the Government’s announcement to lift the ban on fracking; notes with concern how extracting new fossil fuels distracts from investing in renewable projects and decarbonising heating systems; recognises the importance of reducing the demand for gas to heat homes in order to lower heating bills, create warmer homes and cut emissions; regrets the lack of support from the Government to help people improve the energy efficiency of their homes; further recognises that fracking would hinder the UK from achieving net-zero emissions; further notes with concern the importance of keeping energy bills low for consumers; notes with concern the lack of evidence that fracking in the UK would lower bills for consumers; and calls on the Government to publish the British Geological Survey report it commissioned earlier this year into fracking.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 7, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 2, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.