Petition Can the exploration of Shale gas be given priority in the United Kingdom

Despite promises by the government to speed up the exploitation of Shale gas, it seems to be stalled. Could the government be more dynamic in their approach to ensure that the United Kingdom benefits from Shale, especially as Brexit approaches

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289 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 289 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 3 May 2017
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