The environmental permit issued by the Environment Agency (EA) sets legally binding conditions to control both fugitive emissions (leaks) and point source emissions (from flaring).<\/p>
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The levels of methane in the ambient air are monitored at the site boundary by the operator and independently \u2018off site\u2019 by the EA and the British Geological Survey. In January, in line with strict requirements of the site\u2019s permit, the operator notified the EA when methane levels were detected above the reporting thresholds at the site boundary.<\/p>
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These thresholds are set at a precautionary level to ensure a substantial level of protection. The EA\u2019s assessment is that emissions have been well below the levels that would constitute a risk to people or the environment. Cuadrilla has an approved programme of activity to detect and repair leaks. The EA audited this on 15 January 2019 and no non-compliances were found.<\/p>
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There is no evidence to indicate that methane is currently leaking from the site. The notified levels are understood to have been as a result of short term operation of the on-site flare.<\/p>
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The EA is currently reviewing and auditing the operations of the flare and it will subsequently report its detailed assessment and findings.<\/p>
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The Department for Education does not record childcare costs for parents at constituency or local authority level. Furthermore, the Department does not record day care or child minder costs on an annual basis.<\/p>
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The Department\u2019s Childcare and Early Years Providers survey (2010) indicated that the average hourly fee charged by full day care providers for three-year-olds was £3.60. The same survey conducted in 2013 indicated a figure of £3.90 for three and four-year-olds. The average hourly child minder fee for children of any age was £3.80 in 2010 and £4.10 in 2013. These surveys are available at:<\/p>
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