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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Laura Parnaby

Jeremy Hunt condemns Government decision to allow gas drilling in rural Surrey

PA Media

The Government has given permission for gas drilling to start in rural Surrey despite strong opposition from the local Conservative council and former minister Jeremy Hunt.

Housing minister Stuart Andrew has approved plans for UK Oil and Gas to explore a site in Dunsfold, which is part of the South West Surrey constituency represented by Mr Hunt, for three years.

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