It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hanson, and thank you for the opportunity to contribute. I congratulate my hon.

Chesterfield canal is part of the way through a restoration of its historical route, which is to be completed in time for its 250th anniv

Chesterfield canal is part of the way through a restoration of its historical route, which is to be completed in time for its 250th anniv

I am disappointed by the Minister’s response so far.

I will not give way for the moment.

I welcome the hon. Gentleman’s involvement in this. This is my second debate on this question, and I welcome his attendance.

I appreciate the Chair’s guidance and I will seek to conclude by 11.15 am, with any interventions that I have taken.

I will give way in one moment. This is the point about permitted development.

I beg to move, That this House has considered planning permission for shale gas exploration.

My hon. Friend has a way with words, and he sums up the real concern within and without this House about the proposals.