Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative) on Monday, 24 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 November 2008. It was answered by Joan Ruddock (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Environment Protection: European Parliament Members
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what discussions he has had with the European Commission on the environmental effects of travel by MEPs and officials from Brussels to Strasbourg for plenary sessions of the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Ministers and officials have regular discussions with Commissioners and officials in the European Commission on a range of topics. In particular, at present negotiations are continuing on the Commission's Climate and Energy Package which will deliver the 2020 emissions reductions targets agreed at the 2007 spring European Council. The environmental effects of all travel within the EU will be addressed once the package is agreed.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 483 c2148W;483 c2148-9W; 239820
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- European Parliament members Travel EU energy policy
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- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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