Energy and Climate Change Secretary will write to planning authorities to make clear there is a 'national need' for shale gas exploration
The government will this week seek to kick start the UK's still nascent shale gas industry, with a pointed reminder to planning authorities that ministers wish to see fracking planning applications fast-tracked....
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