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Written question asked by Ann Cryer (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 April 2009. It was answered by Ed Miliband (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2009 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.


Climate Change: International Cooperation

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what recent assessment he has made of the likelihood of reaching an international agreement on climate change in the current economic conditions.
Answer

The global economic downturn does not justify postponing action on climate change: the case for strong and early action remains robust. At the London Summit world leaders underlined their commitment to reach agreement at the UN climate change talks in Copenhagen this December. A global challenge demands a global solution and leaders recognised the importance of a low carbon recovery.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
491 c866W; 270297
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Climate change International cooperation
Link
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