Committee takes evidence on Defra’s responsibility for fracking

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Witnesses

Tuesday 10 March at 3.00pm

• Francis Egan, Chief Executive, Cuadrilla

at approximately 3.45pm

• John Dewar, Director of Operations, Third Energy

The meetings will take place in the Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House.

Purpose of session

The aim of this session is to continue the Committee’s examination of Defra’s responsibility for fracking by taking evidence from shale gas operators. The focus of the session will be to gain an industry perspective on the practicalities and impact of the current environmental regulatory regime in place for shale gas exploration and recovery, including in relation to water abstraction, water quality and the removal of waste water.

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