House of Commons · Bill Debate
20 October 2021 · 11 other contributors
Opened by Rebecca Pow Con Constituency
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Rebecca Pow raised concerns about climate change bill (or similar, based on the context) - lords amendment 1 and related lords amendments in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Opened the debate
I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 1. This is part of a larger set of motions to disagree with several Lords amendments which seek to implement more stringent measures related to biodiversity and air quality targets.
Noted financial privilege engagement by specific Lords amendments but did not explicitly support or oppose the amendment.
Expressed frustration over a loophole in the protection for sites of special scientific interest and urged the Government to reconsider closing this loophole.
Asked about the timeline for starting work on issues related to biodiversity and expressed concern over delays in action.
Pressed the Minister for a faster action plan concerning soil health and expressed concerns about complacency from the Government on this issue.
Inquired whether the Government was taking seriously new World Health Organisation targets for PM2.5 levels.
Expressed concern over slow progress on clean air issues and suggested implementing a system to detect hotspots using waste trucks.
Highlighted the World Health Organisation's reduction in PM2.5 target levels and urged for faster action to meet these new targets.
Asked about implementing a hotspots policy specifically targeting areas with high particulate pollution levels.
Agreed with the need for hotspot policies and highlighted business opportunities in shifting to low-pollution approaches.
Asked about the possibility of setting targets without mandatory consultations.
Noted that Parliament may be tempted to legislate for targets, but suggested better data presentation could help gain public confidence in government actions.