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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Climate Change: UK Leadership

Tuesday 14 January 2025 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Steve Witherden asked the Minister about the UK's response to climate emergencies, citing wildfires in Los Angeles and storms in the UK.
  • The Minister responded that the UK demonstrated leadership at COP29 by setting an ambitious target to cut emissions by 81% by 2035.
  • Wendy Morton questioned the Government about the details of the $300 billion climate finance package signed at COP29 and the UK's share of the funding.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Steve Witherden Lab Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
Climate
Context

Wildfires in Los Angeles resulting in rising death tolls, as well as the damage caused by Storms Bert and Darragh to UK communities, highlight escalating weather extremes. These incidents serve as reminders of the urgent need to address the climate emergency.

Question

The rising death tolls from the wildfires in Los Angeles and the damage to our communities recently caused by Storms Bert and Darragh serve as clear reminders of escalating weather extremes and the urgent need to tackle the climate emergency. Will the Minister explain how the Government are actively driving efforts to cut emissions and champion clean energy, both in the UK and across the globe?

Answer from The Minister for Development (Anneliese Dodds)

Our thoughts are with all those hit by the dreadful crises mentioned. At COP29, the UK showed leadership in setting an ambitious nationally determined contribution to cut emissions by 81% by 2035. We are championing clean energy at home and abroad, including through the launch of GB Energy and the global clean power alliance.

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Q2 Wendy Morton Con Aldridge-Brownhills
Climate
Context

The UK Government committed to a $300 billion climate finance package at COP29, increasing by $50 billion. Details about the UK's share and funding sources are not yet provided.

Question

The Government signed up to a $300 billion climate finance package at COP29, with the amount increasing by $50 billion to get a deal. Since then, Ministers have not been able to give details of what our share will be, how much British taxpayers will fund, and what will come from official development assistance and what from private enterprise and investment. Can the Minister provide any of those details, and, if not, will she commit to a timetable for disclosure of that information?

Answer from The Minister for Development (Anneliese Dodds)

I am grateful to the right hon. Lady for her question, but she will surely understand that the COP agreement was about the global goal. The precise share for individual countries is worked out through the normal processes. It was her Government—a Conservative Government—who committed to the £11.6 billion climate finance goal. Unlike the previous Government, however, we are determined to fit that within our responsibilities and deliver on it for the sake of our climate and our economy.

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Not addressed: The minister did not provide specific details about the UK's share or funding sources but referenced a commitment made by previous Conservative government.

How: Under Review, Normal Processes

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