Mixed reactions to decide gas – De Gelderlander

Mixed reactions to decide gas – De Gelderlander

THE HAGUE (Reuters) – The politically divided on Monday responded to the decision by Minister Henk Kamp of Economic Affairs to limit the gas until 1 July to 16.5 billion cubic meters. VVD and PvdA are satisfied, but the opposition accused him of things before putting them off.

On July 1 overlooks the minister or the gas over the year can be reduced to 35 billion cubic meters, instead of the previously announced 39.4 billion cubic meters. Also, a National Coordinator who deals with the rehabilitation and security in the province. The government parties support camp in his decision, but according to CDA MP Agnes Mulder tries to scatter the VVD minister Groningen ,, the sand in the eyes. ” D66 also believes that the Minister’s decision on the amount of gas extracted in 2015 ,, putting off. “

The PVV calls it gasbesluit an election stunt. ,, He thinks Groningen from an egg, there is no guarantee that this year is not yet 39.4 billion cubic meters of gas is extracted there. Safety must go beyond money, ” responded PVV MP Reinette Klever.

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 Just as the opposition parties is also Albert Red Bow, mayor of the town of Groningen Loppersum not satisfied. ,, Our confidence in a responsible gas has so far not recovered. “He believes the measures is an important step, but many of the measures are simply necessary according to him. ,, To regain the confidence of Groningen takes more this supplementary agreement and a national coordinator. ”

His colleague Peter den Elders, Mayor of Groningen, the decision mentions a nice first step. ,, But of course we want a long-term plan. I also think that the gas after 1 July should be reduced. “

Also let Kamp know that there will be 50 million to strengthen buildings in the city of Groningen. Residents who suffer damage caused by the gas can easily claim compensation wider possibilities. The Elders: ,, We have been talking about a package of 50 million euros for the earthquake resistant building in the city. This is necessary in the short term because we have additional costs. It includes, for example, a new proton center of the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and homes. ”