Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Judd (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 22 November 2007.

Climate Change: Bangladesh

Question: My Lords, does my noble friend agree that, on a day when the House is about to debate the vital issue of defence and security, we should all recognise that what global warming is already doing in terms of human suffering, death and destruction amounts to one of the greatest threats facing humanity? It will also have immense implications for future migration across the world. Does my noble friend further agree that it is absolutely right for the Government to make this the priority, above all other priorities, in their approach to policy?

Answer: My Lords, I wholeheartedly agree with my noble friend and I am glad that the Government are making climate change a priority in this country with the Climate Change Bill and also on the international scene. This Government, along with such people as the Secretary-General of the United Nations, are pushing for an action programme that will assist developing countries to tackle climate change. This is a global problem and we are treating it in a global manner.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 696 c930-1
Session: 2007-08
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Climate change International cooperation Pollution control Bangladesh Conferences
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk