Camp: too little attention to safety Groningen – Telegraaf.nl

Camp: too little attention to safety Groningen – Telegraaf.nl

GRONINGEN –

The government has in gas extraction in Groningen had too little regard for the safety of Groningen. Minister Henk Kamp of Economic Affairs on Monday said in a broadcast of RTV Noord. “I am very sorry that it is so gone,” said Kamp

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Camp responded to the regional broadcasting in the last month report from the Research Council for Safety for gas extraction in Groningen. The Research Council concluded that the Ministry of Economic Affairs and had relevant institutions especially for the gas to the financial interests of the gas but few looked at risks to Groningen. The Lower House talks Tuesday on the report of the investigation board.

“I am very sorry that the security interests of the Groningen not got the attention they deserved. The safety is now paramount, and I will do everything to achieve the improvements that the Groningen rightly ask, “Camp said in anticipation.

Several parties in parliament (CDA Party for Animals and Green) wanted that the government would make excuses for any damages incurred as a result of gas extraction in the area affected by earthquakes. After the apology Camp parties reacted cautiously positive, and they spoke of “a first step”. Jan Vos, Member of Parliament from the Labour Party, announced via Twitter: “Cabinet apology is appreciated by TK fraction Labour Party.” And Reinette Klever, Member of Parliament for the PVV, “Camp Excuses are a start, but only make excuses Groningen not safer . There is more need for it. “

That opinion is many people in Groningen concur. “I appreciate that Henk Kamp to Groningen come to recognize that the security was at the gas production of secondary importance. But he is by the Groningen judged on his actions. There is much more needed to restore the confidence of Groningen in the Empire and the NAM, “said William Moorlag (PvdA), deputy of the province of Groningen. Dick Kleijer of Groningen Soil Movement showed themselves in similar terms: “It is not logical that Camp apologize. He only put immediately the snooze button. The problem must be tackled at the source, which means that the gas needs further close “

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