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Climate Change Bill (or similar, based on the context) - Lords amendment 1 and related Lords amendments
20 October 2021
Lead MP
Rebecca Pow
Debate Type
Bill Debate
Tags
Climate
Other Contributors: 11
At a Glance
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.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
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.
Rosie Winterton
Lab
Rother Valley
Noted financial privilege engagement by specific Lords amendments but did not explicitly support or oppose the amendment.
Bob Seely
Con
Isle of Wight
Expressed frustration over a loophole in the protection for sites of special scientific interest and urged the Government to reconsider closing this loophole.
Kerry McCarthy
Lab
Bristol East
Asked about the timeline for starting work on issues related to biodiversity and expressed concern over delays in action.
Caroline Lucas
Green
Brighton, Pavilion
Pressed the Minister for a faster action plan concerning soil health and expressed concerns about complacency from the Government on this issue.
Neil Parish
Con
Tiverton and Honiton
Inquired whether the Government was taking seriously new World Health Organisation targets for PM2.5 levels.
Barry Sheerman
Lab
Huddersfield
Expressed concern over slow progress on clean air issues and suggested implementing a system to detect hotspots using waste trucks.
Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire
Highlighted the World Health Organisation's reduction in PM2.5 target levels and urged for faster action to meet these new targets.
Bob Neill
Con
Bromley and Chislehurst
Asked about implementing a hotspots policy specifically targeting areas with high particulate pollution levels.
Matt Rodda
Lab
Reading Central
Agreed with the need for hotspot policies and highlighted business opportunities in shifting to low-pollution approaches.
Simon Hoare
Con
North Dorset
Asked about the possibility of setting targets without mandatory consultations.
Bernard Jenkin
Con
Harwich and North Essex
Noted that Parliament may be tempted to legislate for targets, but suggested better data presentation could help gain public confidence in government actions.
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