Publication - Consultation analysis
Unconventional oil and gas consultation: analysis of responses
Independent analysis of the Talking 'Fracking' consultation.
Annex 5: Number of respondents answering each question
The table below shows the number of substantive responses and standard campaign responses which addressed each of the ten consultation questions.
Table A5.1: Number of responses to consultation questions
| Question | Substantive responses* | Standard campaign responses | Petitions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1: What are you views on the social, community and health impacts of fracking? | 6,415 | 16,503 | – | 22,918 |
| Question 2: What are your views on the community benefit schemes that could apply, were an unconventional oil and gas industry to be developed in Scotland? | 2,697 | 946 | – | 3,643 |
| Question 3: What are your views on the potential impact of an unconventional oil and gas industry on Scotland's economy and manufacturing sector? | 2,860 | 16,252 | – | 19,112 |
| Question 4: What are your views on the potential role of unconventional oil and gas in Scotland's energy mix? | 5,784 | 16,285 | – | 22,069 |
| Question 5: What are your views on the potential environmental impacts of an unconventional oil and gas industry in Scotland? | 5,536 | 16,403 | – | 21,939 |
| Question 6: What are your views on the potential climate change impacts of an unconventional oil and gas industry in Scotland? | 3,879 | 16,503 | – | 20,382 |
| Question 7: What are your views on the regulatory framework that would apply to an unconventional oil and gas industry in Scotland? | 2,667 | 1,061 | 185 | 3,913 |
| Question 8: Overall, and in light of the available evidence, what do you think would be the main benefits, if any, of an unconventional oil and gas industry in Scotland? | 2,724 | 946 | – | 3,670 |
| Question 9: Overall, and in light of the available evidence, what do you think would be the main risks or challenges, if any, of an unconventional oil and gas industry in Scotland? | 4,062 | 20,726 | 5,174 | 29,962 |
| Question 10: If you have any other comments on the issues discussed in this consultation, please provide them here. | 3,578 | 21,077 | 31,033 | 55,688 |
* Includes 52 responses from the Board Alliance on-line campaign submitted directly via the Scottish Government's online response form.
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