Lancs MP doubles down on anti-fracking stance saying county's land is 'not suitable'
Fylde MP Mark Menzies maintains the Government is listening to concerns over fracking after talks with the Secretary of State for Business.
He said: "I made clear to the Secretary of State in Parliament that public consent is vital. He has accepted that his comments about opponents to fracking being ‘luddite’ were poorly judged, something I know people living in Fylde who have genuine concerns need to hear. "I have always sought to keep an open mind on fracking and to take an evidence-based approach. The industry has had more than a decade to prove that fracking in Fylde can be carried out safely and within the industry agreed seismic limits.
Mr Menzies has pressed Ministers to ensure the public is consulted before any drilling takes place and is encouraged by his conversation with the Secretary of State.
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