Fracking communities should get incentives, says minister

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Energy minister John Hayes does not say whether handouts should come from taxpayer or fracking companies

Communities near shale gas fracking sites should be given handouts to accept drilling in their area, a government minister has said. The suggestion is markedly similar to a proposal made by the fracking...

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