Shale Gas

Part of Energy and Climate Change – in the House of Commons at 9:30 am on 13 December 2012.

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Photo of Edward Davey Edward Davey The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change 9:30, 13 December 2012

The whole House listens to the hon. Gentleman closely on these issues because he is an expert on drilling and all aspects of the coal industry. I do not know the case to which he refers, but if he wishes to write to me, I am sure my officials can look into it. He makes an important contribution to this debate, because he highlights the fact that this country has had to tackle methane emissions in the coal and the oil and gas industries, so we have a lot of knowledge, experience and expertise to draw on to make sure we can control emissions from shale gas.