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Business of the House

I have had cause to reflect on previous occasions on my hon. Friend’s expertise and knowledge in this area. I recognise that, consistent with the kinds of questions that I have been asked already today, climate change is not an issue on its own. It has significant implications across the board, not least economic ones, and the Government take those seriously in relation to often difficult decisions and judgments. Certainly, I recognise the importance of taking account of the economic consequences of climate change.