Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will publish the government's new strategy on fracking.

The invasion of Ukraine and the resulting restrictions on gas supply across Europe has emphasised the need for home grown sources of energy to reduce our reliance on imports. The Government has been clear about this need and will continue to work with stakeholders including industry, expert regulators and communities to understand how developments can gain the support of local communities, contribute to the energy security of the UK and be consistent with our commitments to reduce emissions and protect the environment.