'Using our natural resources is a sensible and wise policy.' Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg defends the government's decision to lift the ban on fracking as he responds to the SNP's Stephen Flynn in the Commons. Latest:
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders & Immigration never met Priti Patel while she was home secretary. This meant that for 18 months, Mr Neal did not meet the government minister he was monitoring.
The decision has come under significant criticism from Conservative MPs, many of whom have opposed fracking in their constituencies. Mr Rees-Mogg says the risk of large seismic events is low, and claims the"scare stories" about seismic events have been disproved. The Scottish cabinet member for net zero has confirmed licences to frack will not be granted in Scotland."Fracking can only happen here if licences are issued by the Scottish Government and we do not intend to issue any licences."Both Labour and the Lib Dems have criticised the government lifting the moratorium on fracking.
On the steps of Downing Street two weeks ago, the new prime minister pledged to make healthcare one of her top priorities, but the new health secretary has her work cut out. What many in the sector want more details on is a plan for staffing: there are more than 130,000 vacancies in the NHS at a time when the number of medical school places has been capped.
Labour's Jonathan Reynolds, who tabled the question, says the business secretary dodged scrutiny by announcing the policy with a press release and a statement. Mr Rees-Mogg says immediate support is being given due to the"crisis" in energy prices, but that the review will make sure only those that need it will get state support going forward.The BEIS secretary says the government is still committed to net zero, and that gas is a transitional energy supply which will be used in the meantime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation says benefits need to be uplifted as such cuts would be much more beneficial for people on higher incomes. "Hard-pressed families can't afford to wait to see if the benefits of tax cuts trickle down. They need help now. It said the decision will"bolster the UK's energy security", while business secretary Jacob Rees Mogg said:"In light of Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine and weaponisation of energy, strengthening our energy security is an absolute priority, and - as the prime minister said - we are going to ensure the UK is a net energy exporter by 2040.
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