“Nevertheless, modern fracking techniques do not damage underground aquafers or cause major earthquakes as has been claimed by those wishing to alarm people or ...
“Normally, with Labour motions on an opposition day, we just abstain as the motions are not usually binding. “I am not convinced fracking will work in the UK. But at a time of global uncertainty, security of supply means that all energy sources must be thoroughly explored including, of course, nuclear and wave, wind, and solar power where Britain leads the way in Europe.