Roger says no to fracking
Posted by Roger Godsiff, MP for Birmingham, Hall Green, at 15:17, Tue 30 July 2013:
Roger says no to fracking and condemns tax breaks for shale gas drilling.
Roger says no to fracking and condemns tax breaks for shale gas drilling. Roger has written to the Minister to protest against the Government’s plans to smooth the way for hydraulic fracturing for shale gas to take place commercially in the UK.
Roger is concerned that fracking is unnecessary, potentially dangerous and will do nothing to cut greenhouse gas emissions. He is also worried that the Government is rushing to implement fracking without taking the time to carry out a proper public consultation or risk assessment. The Treasury recently produced a consultation entitled “A Fiscal Regime for Shale Gas”, which slashes taxes on some fracking income by more than half. The Treasury itself describes this tax regime as “generous”.
Roger says: “Why has the Government decided to give tax breaks to this environmentally-destructive fossil fuel rather than invest in renewable energy sources?” As the UK’s shale gas reserves hold only the equivalent of two years’ supply, fracking is not a solution to the UK’s energy needs.
Roger has written to the Minister, Nick Boles MP, urging him to ensure that a proper assessment is carried out, and people are given enough time to raise their concerns, before fracking is allowed to take place commercially in the UK.
Roger says: “I have asked the Minister whether the Government will bring in a requirement for emergency shut-down plans for fracking, which is already in place for conventional hydrocarbon wells. I have also asked the Minister for an assurance that the Government will consider all possible risks before allowing fracking to take place, to ensure that the environment and public health are not put at risk.”
You can read Roger’s letter to the Minister here: http://tinyurl.com/qjhqrh4
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Posted by Mr C.Davis, 15:25, Tue 30 July 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
If we say "climate change" instead of "global warming" why continue to use the term "greenhouse gases"? Surely this is just emotive rhetoric.
Posted by Mohammed Hemraj, 17:17, Tue 30 July 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
Presently it is the electricity and gas suppliers who are making money at the expense of consumers. To ensure reduction in cost to the consumers and a steady future supply to supplement the present gas and electricity supply, we need fracking for the benefit of all consumers. I understand that those who are living near the fracking land site have to bear some inconveniences, but that is a small price to pay. There is no need to be selfish.
Posted by Zain Ali, 21:41, Tue 30 July 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
Waste of time.
Posted by Shehzad, 03:43, Wed 31 July 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
Fracking is a very dangerous process/means of extracting Shale gas by pumping in Pressurised Water. It can cause earthquakes and other problems. Roger you are absolutely correct more consultation needs to take place and previous experiences should be taken seriously. The energy companies can't wait to get this process started as it will benefit them in terms of quick profit etc...
Posted by Colin, 08:34, Wed 31 July 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
Roger says: “Why has the Government decided to give tax breaks to this environmentally-destructive fossil fuel rather than invest in renewable energy sources?” - Er, maybe because the country is bankrupt, after Labour's disastrous 13 year regime of borrowing, squandering & waste & we need every possible bit of income we can get?
Posted by Mohammed Hemraj, 10:05, Wed 31 July 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
Fracking is practiced in the US, I haven't seen any earth quacks and other problems. Where are we going to get our future energy supply? Nuclear supply may be a solution but decommission it is a problem and very costly. There are pros and cons for each energy supply and there is a need for a healthy debate rather than ruling out fracking all together.
Posted by Colin, 08:17, Thu 1 August 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
'Earth quacks', what a delightful concept; Mother Earth as a large, benign duck, making the odd squawk when the abuse gets too much.