Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Steel of Aikwood, on Tuesday, 3 December 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 29 members in total.

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CLIMATE CHANGE CONVENTION

That this House is concerned that climate change through enhanced global warming is a growing threat caused by the emissions of long-lived greenhouse gases from human activities; acknowledges that, whilst the majority of the global population are struggling to meet basic human needs, it is unacceptable that total emissions of greenhouse gases are derived largely from unsustainable, luxury-based activities; believes that future generations should have rights to sustainable livelihoods which are free from the threat of human-induced climate disruption; endorses the view of Chaudry Nisar Ali Khan, Senior Minister in Pakistan, that climate change proposals at the Earth Summit which are not equitable will not work; condemns the United States Government for refusing to accept the principle of setting targets for reductions in carbon dioxide emissions; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to use all effective methods of pressure upon the United States as well as other industrialised nations to ensure that a climate convention is signed at the Earth Summit next June which reflects the link between equity and survival.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

CLIMATE CHANGE CONVENTION (319A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Teresa Gorman (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Monday, 9 December 1991. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'distinguishes between pollution which is a legitimate concern of Government and alleged climate change due to carbon dioxide emission; recognises the so-called greenhouse effect is based on false scientific predictions; notes that global warming is contradicted by evidence from satellite data; is delighted that reputable scientists acknowledge that claims of global warming are bogus science; and calls on the Government to refrain from supporting conferences like the Earth Summit which will be attended by those with a vested interest in obtaining more taxpayers' money from the Government.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

319 

319A1 

Session

1991-92

Subjects

Climate Climate change Carbon dioxide Treaties USA

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk