Scottish government confirms ‘no support for fracking’ but steps back from ban
As expected, the Scottish government has continued an indefinite moratorium on fracking and the unconventional oil and gas industry.
Scottish government accused of “dilly-dallying” as it delays decision on fracking ban
The Scottish government has delayed its decision on whether to ban fracking.
Ineos loses legal challenge on Scottish fracking “ban”
The shale gas company, Ineos, has lost its case against the Scottish Government’s policy on fracking.
Minister urged to block extension of Ineos Scottish exploration licence
Fracking Week in Parliament 1 The Scottish Government has been urged to stop exploration for shale gas by Ineos in an area between Glasgow and Falkirk.
Breaking: Scottish government bans fracking – statement
In the past half hour, the Scottish Energy Minister, Paul Wheelhouse, announced to the Scottish Parliament: “Fracking cannot and will not take place in Scotland”.
Thousands call for fracking ban in Scotland as consultation closes
Campaigners said more than 40,000 people have called for a ban on fracking in response to the Scottish Government’s consultation which closes just before midnight tonight.
Fracking fortnight in Parliament: 20-31 March 2017
In this review of what politicians said in parliament: Graham Jones: local people know best – so why not on fracking? Baroness Jones: arrests at the Barton Moss anti-fracking protests Paul Wheelhouse updates the Scottish Parliament on unconventional oiland gas With thanks to TheyWorkForYou.com for the transcripts
