Proceeding contribution from Ed Miliband (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 November 2009. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Energy and Climate Change and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Energy and Climate Change and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs assures me that that is an important part of the debate. It is worth saying that we have increased flood defence spending, but the point that the hon. Gentleman makes is absolutely correct. I believe that the science is clear. I also believe that the case for action does not rest simply on the environmental catastrophe that awaits if we do not act: there is also a positive argument, to which the Energy Bill in the Queen's Speech speaks.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 501 c407
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Climate change Energy Electricity generation Energy supply Floods Property development Utilities Renewable energy Carbon emissions
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Energy and Climate Change and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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