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Written question asked by Jonathan Ashworth (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 April 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 April 2019. It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Climate Change: Young People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent assessment he has made of the implications of climate change for young people.

Answer

The Government recognises that climate change is one of the most urgent and pressing challenges we face, which is why we have set out ambitious plans in our Clean Growth Strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through to 2032 and beyond.

The Strategy builds on the UK’s strong progress we have made towards our legally binding targets, established in the world-leading Climate Change Act. Between 1990 and 2017, the UK reduced its emissions by over 40 per cent while growing the economy by more than two thirds.

Looking ahead to the future, we have commissioned the Committee on Climate Change to provide advice on the implications of the Paris Agreement for the UK’s long-term emissions reduction targets, including on setting a net zero target. This advice is due in May and we will consider it carefully when it is received.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
243452
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Climate change Young people
Link
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