Fracking in the UK

It is contrary to the government's declared policy of reducing reliance on fossil fuels, it's safety and environmental impact have been ignored and it is contrary to the wishes of the majority of the population. The necessity for fracking is overstated and its' business case has not been adequately sanctioned by people likely to be affected; homes, small businesses and people in the areas identified. The decision is also indicative of a 'dual track' government, where there is a 'public' process for 'mundane' policies and decisions, and a 'hidden' process whereby unpalatable and unpopular decisions are approved, sanctioned or enabled without parliamentary scrutiny or debate, and no-one is apparently accountable for decisions that can have major impact on ordinary people, who consequently have no voice or redress.