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Proceeding contribution from Chris Huhne (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 27 May 2010. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Energy and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Energy and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Let me be absolutely clear to the hon. Gentleman: this is a matter for the Department for Transport in due course, and my colleague the Secretary of State for Transport will come forward with plans. I remind the hon. Gentleman that he supported a Government who have just left office and who did not make clear those details. It is unreasonable at this point to ask for that level of detail from this Government. The EU has the opportunity both to press for ambitious action internationally and to show the world its commitment to making the transition to a low-carbon economy. We will push for the EU to demonstrate leadership in tackling international climate change, including by supporting an increase in the EU emission reduction target to 30% by 2020. We cannot expect poorer developing countries to cut their emissions if we do not take the lead.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
510 c307 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conservation Climate change Biodiversity Environment Energy Energy supply Planning Natural gas Nuclear power Prices Standards Renewable energy Wind power Infrastructure Planning Commission
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk