Fracking Policy

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs – in the Senedd at 1:32 pm on 9 October 2019.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 1:32, 9 October 2019

I'm not aware of the article or the piece of research that the Member refers to. I just reiterate that we've maintained a very robust and unequivocal opposition to fracking. You'll be aware of the consultation that we had last year, and, certainly, public opinion was that switching to energy alternatives that emit far less pollution is both achievable and preferable, and also saw no future in beginning a new fossil fuel industry. All my efforts, and those of my colleagues, are looking at what we can do to bring forward more renewable energy.