Proceeding contribution from Lord Prescott (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 21 October 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on Climate Change (Political Response).

Climate Change (Political Response)

I do wish the hon. Gentleman would go and talk to his Tory council and see what is actually happening. I have 44 examples of wind farm applications all over the country that have been turned down. They were recommended by the planning officers, but they were rejected by Tory councillors. On appeal, 70 per cent. of those applications, which were rejected by the elected authorities, are imposed because they are an essential part of our drive to reduce carbon emissions and increase alternative energy supply. Let us have a bit more sense and some more facts—[Interruption.]

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 497 c998
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Conservation Climate change Environment protection Energy Government departments Planning permission Public bodies Public expenditure Standards Renewable energy Carbon emissions
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Climate Change (Political Response)

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