Written question asked by David Chaytor (Labour) on Monday, 26 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 1999. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 1999 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what proportion of the carbon dioxide emissions reduction needed for a 20 per cent. reduction from the UK's 1990 levels by 2010 he expects to be delivered in Wales.

Answer: Mr. Chaytor: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of the carbon dioxide emissions reduction needed for a 20 per cent. reduction from the UK's 1990 levels by 2010 he expects to be delivered in Wales. [93866] Mr. Paul Murphy: Following Kyoto in 1997, the United Kingdom has agreed a legally binding target to cut emissions of a basket of six greenhouse gases by 12.5 per cent. below 1990 levels over the period 2008-12. The UK Government also has a domestic goal to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 20 per cent. below 1990 levels by 2010. The Government and the devolved Administrations are currently developing a draft climate change programme, which will set out how the UK will deliver its Kyoto target and move towards its domestic goal. Consultation on the draft programme will take place towards the end of the year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 336 c576W; 93866
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Air pollution Carbon dioxide Environment protection Exhaust emissions Pollution control Standards Wales