Scottish government extends ban on fracking
by Severin Carrell Scotland editor from on (#4RR2H)
SNP minister says licences will be refused, but campaigners say permanent ban is needed
The Scottish government has extended its ban on fracking after ministers confirmed it would not grant permission for any onshore drilling projects.
Paul Wheelhouse, the environment minister, said his devolved government would also refuse to issue licences for onshore unconventional oil and gas projects, including fracking, shale gas or coalbed methane projects.
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