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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by William Bain (Labour). It was answered by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 6 November 2014 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Framework for Energy and Climate Policies

Question

What recent progress has been made on the EU 2030 framework for energy and climate policies; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

With permission, Mr Speaker, I will answer question 1 and questions 13, 19 and 21 together.

I am delighted to tell the House that European leaders recently signed an historic deal agreeing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030, and that the UK played a crucial leadership role over two years to deliver that deal. It establishes EU leadership and influence ahead of negotiations for a global climate deal next year, and it provides business with additional certainty to help unlock billions for low-carbon investment. It reforms EU energy policy to give member states more flexibility so that they can go green at the lowest cost, and it helps to improve Europe’s energy security, sending

a strong signal to Russia at a moment of heightened tension. I commend the EU deal on energy and climate change to the House.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
905933 
587 cc945-8 
Session
2014-15
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Climate change EU law EU energy policy
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk