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Proceeding contribution from Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 25 February 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Climate Change Bill [HL].


Climate Change Bill [HL]

My Lords, as I hope I explained earlier to the noble Lord, the duty is to contribute to a reduction of 2 per cent. Carbon emissions are a mechanism. The duty of the Government is to influence climate change. That is certainly the policy of these Benches. In the light of the debate we have had, I wish to test the opinion of the House. On Question, Whether the said amendment (No. 1) shall be agreed to? Their Lordships divided: Contents, 159; Not-Contents, 149. Clause 1 [The target for 2050]:


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
699 c458 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Climate change Environment protection Standards Carbon emissions Greenhouse gas emissions
Legislation
Climate Change Bill (HL) 2007-08
Link
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