Scottish Government look to fortify fracking policy with fresh consultation

The Scottish Government confirmed last night it was looking to fortify its fracking policy with a fresh public consultation on the practice.

The new consultation will hope to “finalise” the current ambiguity surrounding the development of unconventional oil and gas in Scotland, which has been described as an “effective ban”

Last month, ministers confirmed they were consulting on their “preferred policy position” on fracking being prohibited in Scotland, more than a year after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the controversial practice was being banned “end of story”.

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